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Chronic Illness support groups bring together people with lived experience to talk openly, feel less alone, and learn from one another in real time.

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Endometriosis, PMDD, PCOS Support & Validation
in 11 hours
NEW
DrSarahCummins

Endometriosis, PMDD, PCOS Support & Validation

Thu, May 14 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM UTC
If you’re wondering about endometriosis, PMDD, PCOS, or related chronic endocrine conditions (as well as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and ADHD), join me in this session to ask questions and get answers, hear about self-management and self-care strategies to reduce symptoms, learn about the mental and physical health conditions commonly experienced with these conditions, receive support and validation for your experiences, be seen and heard, and feel encouraged and empowered to thrive in life while living with these challenging health conditions. You are not alone! If you or a loved one are living with or suspect that you have one of these chronic conditions, you are welcome here! Also, you can follow me for health tips and endo stories: @dr.sarahcummins.phd Over 200 million people live with endometriosis, yet most go undiagnosed for 10+ years. People with endo typically face a lack of education and support from healthcare practitioners, leading to a critical need for self-management strategies to help reduce the negative impact of symptoms and improve their mental and physical health using non-traditional treatments. In these weekly sessions, I invite you to: ✨ Feel encouraged and empowered to thrive while living with chronic endocrine and health challenges 🌿 Ask questions about symptoms, getting diagnosed, and navigating healthcare 💛 Feel seen, heard, and supported in a safe and understanding space 📚 Learn self-care strategies rooted in research and personal experience 💪 Explore complementary therapies that help reduce symptoms and support healing 🧠 Understand the connection between chronic endocrine conditions, hormones, mental health, stress, and immune function About me: I’m an integrative health practitioner specializing in endometriosis and chronic endocrine conditions. In 2018, I was diagnosed with endo and began my journey of learning to thrive while living with a chronic inflammatory disease. While earning my PhD in psychology, I heavily researched endo (it’s the topic of my dissertation!) and how complementary self-care therapies can positively impact people’s mental, emotional, and physical health.

Upcoming Groups

Self-Care: Auto-Immune Diseases
JewellS

JewellS

Self-Care: Auto-Immune Diseases

People wanting a connection with like-minded individuals

Chronic Illness
Disabilities
Self-care
1/16
Thu, 5/14, 8:00 PM60 min
Major Depression & Severe Anxiety
GordonJD

GordonJD

Major Depression & Severe Anxiety

Helping people with depression and anxiety

Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Depression
3/16
Fri, 5/15, 12:00 AM90 min
Major Depression & Severe Anxiety
GordonJD

GordonJD

Major Depression & Severe Anxiety

for depression and anxiety

Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Depression
4/16
Sun, 5/17, 12:00 AM90 min
Grace with Invisible Illness
Robin1965

Robin1965

New 🎉
Grace with Invisible Illness

Knowing God and living with a Invisible Illness.

Chronic Illness
Chronic pain management
Faith
1/14
Mon, 5/18, 7:00 PM90 min
Topic context

Understanding chronic illness

Living with a chronic illness often means adapting to physical limitations, medical routines, and uncertainty about the future. But the emotional toll — isolation, frustration, and fear — is just as real. Peer support helps bridge that emotional gap. Sessions offer a place to talk candidly with others who live similar day-to-day experiences. From navigating flare-ups to managing relationships and care systems, the shared wisdom and support found in community can make living with chronic illness feel less overwhelming.

Why it helps

How peer support helps with chronic illness

Peer support helps with chronic illness because health challenges can affect identity, routines, relationships, and emotional resilience. Being with peers can reduce isolation and offer grounded encouragement from people who understand the practical impact on everyday life.

Inside the room

What chronic illness groups often cover

  • Chronic Illness and its impact on energy, routines, and quality of life
  • Coping with uncertainty, fatigue, pain, or health-related stress
  • Relationships, identity, and emotional resilience alongside health changes
  • What support people are using to feel more grounded and less alone
Good fit for

Who these groups may help

  • People living with chronic illness or supporting someone who is
  • Anyone processing the emotional impact of health changes or uncertainty
  • People looking for connection, encouragement, and practical understanding
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Related topics

These topics often connect with chronic illness and may offer another helpful angle, language, or support space.

Frequently asked questions

What are Chronic Illness support groups?

Chronic Illness support groups are live peer conversations where people can share experiences, listen without judgment, and feel less alone around the topic.

How can a Chronic Illness support group help?

People often use chronic illness groups to process the emotional impact of health changes and connect with others who understand the day-to-day realities.

Who might join a Chronic Illness group?

Anyone personally affected by chronic illness who wants connection, understanding, and conversation with peers may find these groups helpful.
1-on-1 support

Want to speak to someone one on one about chronic illness?

Connect with a trained Peer Specialist for a private chronic illness session.

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