I'd love to start one, but sadly I believe someone without fibro needs to lead it. Or at least in my case, someone more functional. Clinics need to offer it perhaps, because in my case, trying to start one would be like " procrastinators unite! ...tomorrow" just because other than fulfilling obligations for my children, I'm afraid I'd let others down if I couldn't be there...but then again...maybe showing up unshowered, in my pajamas, in pain would actually help inspire others to not give up, lol, but I'm afraid I'd depress them as stated like the arthritis support group mentioned. Plus, I'd hate to have one more obligation I feel- whether to lead or to show up regularly- inadequate to fulfill hanging over my head because of this disease/condition. I'd like to go to a support group, but then again, that's why I've come online here! Its here when I cancan be, need it, while wearing what I can etc., I can ( hopefully, usually,) sound positive and uplifting and caring and helpful- I hope....even if I'm laying on pillows, grimacing, wishing anything could ease my pain, in tears of exhaustion, wishing I didn't have to shower for my drs appt tomorrow.... Like tonight. Where I can at least read peoples ploght and give hugs, or like their accomplishments. I'd love to hear more about the benefits others have had from suchsuch in person support groups though!

Currently we do not have any support groups in our city for this disease I am in the process of trying to set one up here I know that we definitely have many here that are in need of one.

I run a daytime social support group for women in Staten island, ny. Let me know if you live near me to jpin