Local support

Having given up work 2 years ago in a rather stress full way I now have no life outside the house and have become rather isolated and my self confidence has taken a bashing. (It's taken me 3 weeks to pluck up the courage to join) I would like to know if there are any support groups ect local to me.

[kjkla85]

Bless you. Well done on taking the first step to write on here. Everyone is really friendly and shares which I have found incredibly helpful since my diagnosis 4 months ago.

I understand there are groups on Facebook if you're on it?

You could contact the guy on fnd dimensions - he's put me in touch with someone not too far away from me who I'm hopefully meeting up with soon. There's another site fnd action I think they show a group in Bristol.

Fibro wise there are probably other groups too.

I'm currently signed off and don't get out much but am trying when my body let's me. I actually saw someone the other day I've not seen for ages and she now told me she has chronic fatigue syndrome so she's going to pick me up for a coffee next week. I think talking with anyone with similar kinds of illnesses makes you feel less bonkers. I could never imagine someone feeling like this before I got ill - I was always so busy and full of energy so I don't think I could've computed being so physically exhausted and everything that comes with it.

Do see if you can find anything locally. I found the phonecall CBT I had recently helpful just for someone else to talk to.

Best wishes

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Thanks for reply I never really had any friends I was always working or to worn out after 14 hours at work. I used to joke about retiring at 50 but then managed to do it at 49 now after 2 years it doesn't seem as much fun as I hoped. I am not on facebook have only just worked out how to switch on the pc some days I find it hard to read it just looks like lines of words that i can't seem to put together (hope that makes some kind of sense) so getting my head around facebook seems to much at the moment. Many thanks Richard.

[Bluecat99]

It's fantastic that you have managed to join this group. I am based in Bristol and am part of the BristolFND group: if you are anywhere near us please get in touch (if you google BristolFND you should find us - it is possible to leave a message and we will get back to you). Otherwise I strongly recommend contacting FND dimensions as suggested before: they are trying to create a support network across the country, and so may know of other people near you who are trying to create a support network. I hope you find someone near you.

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bristol is a bit far have just given FND dimensions my details many thanks Richard.