There have been lots of studies on the importance of support groups and outside assistance when recovering from illness. The data is astounding, how a person with strong ties to the community and strong friendships have a huge advantage as compared to those who do not have or do not seek outside support.
Our connection with others lies at the heart of our healing
no surprise that those with the support group, the prayer circle, the people checking in, have the best recovery and the longest survival rates. Is this because of their attitude originally, that those with the support group have the personality to survive? Or, does it happen after you get sick that your support group keeps you strong through your illness. I am sure that it is both, the more introverted you are the less likely you are to seek additional help that might get you through an illness.
I sent an email around to my friends on Sunday, who ever can make it to Starbucks, Wednesday at 930... it is amazing the friends that I have (I know that I have repeated this thought quite a few times, so you can see how important it is to me). Some friends had to leave early and some arrived late, and some for only a few minutes.. but for over an hour we were together as my support group, and we didn't even talk about me! It didn't matter, they were all they showing their support just by responding to my request for a coffee together.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
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