The Hepatitis Community
Research continually shows that being a part of a social network and having support groups is beneficial to a healthful life. While interaction with others is important for everyone, it is especially necessary when living with hepatitis. Finding others who share your interests makes it easy to share successes, concerns and your ideas on living with hepatitis.
Research shows that support groups are helpful to people living with a chronic hepatitis. What do you appreciate about being part of a hepatitis support group or online forum?
Are online hepatitis forums good places for support? Here are the pros and cons of joining a virtual community for hepatitis support.
Joining a support group give you access to information, other people's experiences, and most importantly, an open line to people who are going through the same struggles as you. Here are four things to consider when choosing a support group.
A listing of online hepatitis support groups.
Support groups can be excellent sources of information and encouragement, which are two crucial things you need to live well with chronic hepatitis. Whether you are newly diagnosed or are newly relapsed, finding and participating in a support group should be one of your first priorities. Here are five places you should check out if you're looking for a group to join.
Information is power! Here is a good list of hepatitis organizations that offer great information and programs.
Support groups are an effective place to share and receive encouragement. With all the joys and frustrations of living with hepatitis, it's important to be able to talk with people who know. Here is a listing by state of support groups for people living with viral hepatitis.
Children need support, too! CLASS, Children's Liver Association for Support Services, is a not-for-profit group dedicated to helping children affected by liver disease.
Here's an on-line support group for people with cirrhosis.
Here's a listing of hepatitis support groups by state.
