7. Support Networks
Support networks can go a long way for anyone who has a health condition that causes chronic pain, and it’s true that most people don’t realize how much a support network helps until they have access to one. In the most simple terms, it helps to talk about pain – and a support network of people going through the same condition can help you to feel that you’re not as alone.
Having a great support network in your area (or spread out all across the world thanks to the wonder of social networking) can be great for helping to manage your condition: The support network can also help to share relevant resources to the condition that you might have missed, or treatment tips that can bring a lot of relief to the pain.
If you’ve been newly diagnosed (or have never joined any support networks before), start by going to your social media network and looking up relevant groups for your condition.