I have decided to start this group because I want to support others coping with chronic pain. I have been dealing with daily migraines, headaches and muscle spasticity for 14 years. Partly due to partial transverse myelitis, fibromyalgia and myofascial pain but much of it is still largely unknown. i have had an intensive meditation practice for nearly 30 years and this has helped me get thru the worst of times. I also do abstract photography to help cope with chronic pain and assist others. The …

… Although this group will definitely be a place to vent, it will also be a place to learn to cope and accept your illness and to have a group of peers that understand what you are going through and will always be there to help you through it. All of these disease's can be frustrating because you look fine on the outside, but have a serious illness and many of our peers have a difficult time understanding what we are going through. I want our members to leave our meetup feeling empowered and to kn …

This is a group that meets to support healing, whose members have fibromyalgia/CFS, chronic physical or emotional pain, sleep disorders, and all other issues/symptoms that often accompany fibromyalgia.  WE WANT TO GET BETTER.  Our members are positive thinking and we have fun!

In my practice as an acupuncturist and herbalist I see this all too often; a patient that has depression, difficulty loosing weight, hair loss, feeling cold, low metabolic rate, often accompanied by anxiety, insomnia and palpitations, but when complaining to her physician is told either nothing is wrong with her, or being placed on levothyroxine, Synthroid, etc., after being diagnosed with hypothyroid condition which sometimes may take years. After starting the medication, symptoms may only impr …

We are a Meetup Group dedicated to 2 things: 1 - Discussing Medicinal Marijuana subjects including the spider web of laws that surround it and sharing how people can participate and help our society to become more compassionate for patients of Medicinal Marijuana. and 2- HAVING FUN! You do not need to be a medical marijuana patient or caregiver to join this Meetup, there will be no Marijuana at our Meetups, nor will we violate any laws. Instead this Meetup is for people who wish to …

Lupus LA, the West Coast division of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation, promotes lupus research, awareness, and education, and serves the needs of people with lupus and their families in Los Angeles County. Our programs include: pediatric support groups to help children and parents learn how to cope with the challenges of living with lupus; monthly adult support groups in both English and Spanish; patient education, peer support, referrals to medical specialists and assistance navigating the entitleme …

Founded by the mother of young adult who succumbed to a blood cancer, this group is dedicated to Intensive C.A.R.E.S. (comfort, awareness, resources, education & support) for at-risk/vulnerable young people, families/caregivers or professionals coping with depression, fear and grief support due to devastating chronic illnesses, including blood cancers, by increasing disease awareness, understanding diagnoses complications and offering anticipatory counseling in local groups or individual meetups …

… The healing touch of Reiki can be beneficial for those suffering from stress, pain, cancer/chemotherapy, depression, alcohol and drug recovery, chronic illness, those who are transitioning at end of life and so much more.   Together we are like-minded individuals sharing Reiki and other methods that enhance our spirituality and well-being.   For more information about this path I have chosen and the benefits of Reiki please visit Spirit of Sage Reiki for Donations.