Practical tools for managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

Topic: Support

Building a Support Network

Developing a support network is an antidote to the frustrations and isolation of chronic illness.

Finding & Working Productively with Doctors

Selecting and working with your healthcare team.

Finding Support Groups and Doctors

Ideas on how to connect with other patients and how to locate physicians.

Improving Relationships

Seven strategies for making relationships better.

Key 8: Seek Support & Understanding

Five strategies to help you increase support and stay connected. (From the series 10 Keys to Successful Coping.)

Recasting Relationships and Building Support

A series of eight articles with practical strategies for improving relationships with family, friends and doctors. 

Strengthening Your Ties

Serious illness strains relationships. This article and the next one discuss strategies for responding positively.

Three Forms of Support

Support comes in many forms.

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