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Chronic Pain Connect Group

Chronic Pain
102 Members

Are you living with chronic pain and/or fibromyalgia? We understand the challenges of adjustment. Join our supportive Connect Group for empathy, education, and practical tools to manage pain and thrive.

Connect with others who understand. Our group offers expert speakers, interactive sessions, and fun activities, led by experienced facilitators.

Find your oasis. Learn self-management skills, build resilience, and discover ways to live your best life.

Upcoming Events

  • Monday, November 25th, 2024
    6:00 PM ET
    1h
  • Virtual Event
  •   4 people attending
Chronic Pain Connect Group - - - A Connecting Link - Empathy - Support - Share - Discuss - Smile - Feel Better - -

Relaxing Interlude - Companionable sharing and discussion paving the way for empathy, true understanding and empowerment. Everyone is unique - learning from one another - from experiences - what works - what does not work - information and resources gathered over time -  any other knowledge gained.

Private and safe space. We understand frustration, need to express disappointments, fears, etc. 

Also offered -  calming activities - positive mindset - reflection - music of members' choice - riddles to solve - jokes (laughter = best medicine) - whatever is helpful to members.

Suggestions from members appreciated. 

If you know of someone who can share experiences that could be informative - - - please let us know - all are welcome.                                                                               

If you know of someone who can benefit from our get-togethers, please let them know - All are welcome.

                                                            

At times, the get-togethers extend the one-hour duration when the need arises - we are there for each other.  Members and guests can arrive and leave at their convenience. .

                                                                         

 ! RESILIENCY - - - TOGETHER, WE CAN OVERCOME !


 

 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Monday, December 2nd, 2024
    6:00 PM ET
    1h
  • Virtual Event
  •   4 people attending
Chronic Pain Connect Group - - - A Connecting Link - Empathy - Support - Share - Discuss - Smile - Feel Better - -

Relaxing Interlude - Companionable sharing and discussion paving the way for empathy, true understanding and empowerment - confidential and private. Everyone is unique - learning from one another - from experiences - what works - what does not work - information and resources gathered over time -  any other knowledge gained.

Also offered -  calming activities - positive mindset - reflection - music of members' choice - riddles to solve - jokes (laughter = best medicine) - whatever is helpful to members. Suggestions from members appreciated. 

If you know of someone who can share experiences that could be informative - - - please let us know - all are welcome.                                                                               

If you know of someone who could benefit from our group and get-togethers, please let them know - all are welcome.

At times, the get-togethers extend the one-hour duration when the need arises - we are there for each other.  Members and guests can arrive and leave at their convenience. 

                                                                         

 ! RESILIENCY - - - TOGETHER, WE CAN OVERCOME !

 This is a Virtual Event. 
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  • Monday, November 25th, 2024
    6:00 PM ET
    1h
  • Virtual Event
  •   4 people attending
Chronic Pain Connect Group - - - A Connecting Link - Empathy - Support - Share - Discuss - Smile - Feel Better - -

Relaxing Interlude - Companionable sharing and discussion paving the way for empathy, true understanding and empowerment. Everyone is unique - learning from one another - from experiences - what works - what does not work - information and resources gathered over time -  any other knowledge gained.

Private and safe space. We understand frustration, need to express disappointments, fears, etc. 

Also offered -  calming activities - positive mindset - reflection - music of members' choice - riddles to solve - jokes (laughter = best medicine) - whatever is helpful to members.

Suggestions from members appreciated. 

If you know of someone who can share experiences that could be informative - - - please let us know - all are welcome.                                                                               

If you know of someone who can benefit from our get-togethers, please let them know - All are welcome.

                                                            

At times, the get-togethers extend the one-hour duration when the need arises - we are there for each other.  Members and guests can arrive and leave at their convenience. .

                                                                         

 ! RESILIENCY - - - TOGETHER, WE CAN OVERCOME !


 

 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Monday, December 2nd, 2024
    6:00 PM ET
    1h
  • Virtual Event
  •   4 people attending
Chronic Pain Connect Group - - - A Connecting Link - Empathy - Support - Share - Discuss - Smile - Feel Better - -

Relaxing Interlude - Companionable sharing and discussion paving the way for empathy, true understanding and empowerment - confidential and private. Everyone is unique - learning from one another - from experiences - what works - what does not work - information and resources gathered over time -  any other knowledge gained.

Also offered -  calming activities - positive mindset - reflection - music of members' choice - riddles to solve - jokes (laughter = best medicine) - whatever is helpful to members. Suggestions from members appreciated. 

If you know of someone who can share experiences that could be informative - - - please let us know - all are welcome.                                                                               

If you know of someone who could benefit from our group and get-togethers, please let them know - all are welcome.

At times, the get-togethers extend the one-hour duration when the need arises - we are there for each other.  Members and guests can arrive and leave at their convenience. 

                                                                         

 ! RESILIENCY - - - TOGETHER, WE CAN OVERCOME !

 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Monday, December 9th, 2024
    6:00 PM ET
    1h
  • Virtual Event
  •   1 person attending
Chronic Pain Connect Group - - - A Connecting Link - Empathy - Support - Share - Discuss - Smile - Feel Better - -

Relaxing Interlude - Companionable sharing and discussion paving the way for empathy, true understanding and empowerment - confidential and private. Everyone is unique - learning from one another - from experiences - what works - what does not work - information and resources gathered over time -  any other knowledge gained.

Also offered -  calming activities - positive mindset - reflection - music of members' choice - riddles to solve - jokes (laughter = best medicine) - whatever is helpful to members. Suggestions from members appreciated. 

If you know of someone who can share experiences that could be informative - - - please let us know - all are welcome.                                                                               

If you know of someone who could benefit from our group and get-togethers, please let them know - all are welcome.

At times, the get-togethers extend the one-hour duration when the need arises - we are there for each other.  Members and guests can arrive and leave at their convenience.                                                                     

 ! RESILIENCY - - - TOGETHER, WE CAN OVERCOME !

 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Monday, December 16th, 2024
    6:00 PM ET
    1h
  • Virtual Event
  •   1 person attending
Chronic Pain Connect Group - - - A Connecting Link - Empathy - Support - Share - Discuss - Smile - Feel Better - -

Relaxing Interlude - Companionable sharing and discussion paving the way for empathy, true understanding and empowerment - confidential and private. Everyone is unique - learning from one another - from experiences - what works - what does not work - information and resources gathered over time -  any other knowledge gained.
Also offered -  calming activities - positive mindset - reflection - music of members' choice - riddles to solve - jokes (laughter = best medicine) - whatever is helpful to members. Suggestions from members appreciated. 

If you know of someone who can share experiences that could be informative - - - please let us know - all are welcome.                                                                               
If you know of someone who could benefit from our group and get-togethers, please let them know - all are welcome.

At times, the get-togethers extend the one-hour duration when the need arises - we are there for each other.  Members and guests can arrive and leave at their convenience. 
                                                                         
 ! RESILIENCY - - - TOGETHER, WE CAN OVERCOME !

 This is a Virtual Event. 
  • Monday, December 23rd, 2024
    6:00 PM ET
    1h
  • Virtual Event
  •   1 person attending
Chronic Pain Connect Group - - - A Connecting Link - Empathy - Support - Share - Discuss - Smile - Feel Better - -

Relaxing Interlude - Companionable sharing and discussion paving the way for empathy, true understanding and empowerment - confidential and private. Everyone is unique - learning from one another - from experiences - what works - what does not work - information and resources gathered over time -  any other knowledge gained.
Also offered -  calming activities - positive mindset - reflection - music of members' choice - riddles to solve - jokes (laughter = best medicine) - whatever is helpful to members. Suggestions from members appreciated. 

If you know of someone who can share experiences that could be informative - - - please let us know - all are welcome.                                                                               
If you know of someone who could benefit from our group and get-togethers, please let them know - all are welcome.

At times, the get-togethers extend the one-hour duration when the need arises - we are there for each other.  Members and guests can arrive and leave at their convenience. 
                                                                         
 ! RESILIENCY - - - TOGETHER, WE CAN OVERCOME !

 This is a Virtual Event. 

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DONNA H
DONNA H
August 26, 2024 - 10:41 PM

Why does my time stamp read 10:40pm?  It's 6:40 pm where I am in Ky?

Leslie K
Leslie K
September 28, 2024 - 2:45 PM

My time stamp reads 2:43 p.m. and it's 10:43 am. I am also in Kentucky.

Leslie K
Leslie K
September 28, 2024 - 2:43 PM

Hi Donna,

We're in the same boat. I'm so sorry you're in so much pain. I understand that. It's awful. Life is not supposed to be this way. Idk what else to do. I've been told that I need to try ablation before they'll increase any meds. I take gabapentin, hydro, and Clonazepam. 

DONNA H
DONNA H
August 26, 2024 - 10:38 PM

It looks like Jeff S. is waiting for questions.  I have not read his book but was hoping someone would get this party started.  I have severe osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.  I am in pain management and taking daily pain meds (gabapentin, hydrocodeine, and duloxetine).  I'm kind of stuck in my house because I can't walk around much and I get very tired.  Most of the time I don't know what is bothering me the arthritis or the fibromyalgia.  Its all just pain.  I see an osteopath every 2 weeks and he keeps everything where its supposed to be.  What else can I do?

DONNA H
DONNA H
August 26, 2024 - 10:30 PM

This is my first time doing this and I don't know what to expect.  Has the discussion begun?

Jeff S
Jeff S
August 20, 2024 - 12:00 AM

Hello Members,

Thank you for opportunity to share some of the insights from my book, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Widespread Pain: How to Survive and Thrive, with you this afternoon.

The Amazon link for the book is: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Widespread Pain: How to Survive and Thrive

I look forward to speaking with you again.

Jeff Sarkozi, MD, FRCPC, FACR




 

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