Support Group

Here where I live we have recently started a support group. It was shortly after my diagnosis.I find it very helpful to talk with people who understand. I will share with you an article I found. It is about participating in a support group for Myasthenia Gravis. It is from My local support group here where I live.

Why you should attend the Low Country Support Group meetings

by SC Lowcountry Myasthenia Gravis Support Group on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 3:29pm

Five Good Reasons to Attend a Patient Support Meeting

Life is busy and there is always a ‘reason’ not to attend support group meetings, but here are a few reasons to consider giving it a try:

• If you are a newly diagnosed myasthenia gravis patient, you should go because…

You will meet people who have gone through the same thing as you - people who understand!  You can learn about your choices for medical treatment and what others have done to cope with this illness.

• If you have had MG for years and know all there is to know, you should go because…You remember how it felt when you were newly diagnosed and finally found someone who knew what MG was! Just think of all the new members who could benefit from your wisdom and expertise, but only if you are there.

• If you aren’t feeling well, you should go because…

You are bound to find someone at the meeting who has experienced the
same thing. They may be able to give you suggestions on how to make
things easier for you. At the very least, you will find a room full of people who truly understand - and won’t say “But you don’t seem sick!”

• If you feel great, you should go because…

You can share some of that great feeling and optimism with others who
aren’t (yet!) that fortunate. Knowing that others have suffered the day-to-day debilitating effects of MG (not to mention major crises) are now leading ‘normal’ lives can be incredibly encouraging to those currently dealing with MG symptoms. Someone else’s good health is good news and beneficial for all of us, so come and share the good news!

• If you think meetings are boring, you should go because…

Fresh faces and fresh ideas make for exciting meetings. Bring yours to the
next one!

Adapted from: CT Chapter, August 2007/Conquer IL