7 Positive Facebook Support Groups for Fibromyalgia

Facebook seems to have everything these days. Facebook groups have largely replaced online forums as a place to go to get questions answered about most any topic. But, not all Facebook groups are created equally, especially when it comes to finding support groups.

For years, I largely avoided the support Facebook groups because I found most to be poorly moderated, resulting in a group that was either filled with spam or just generally negative.

A while back I posted about the importance of support groups when living with chronic illnesses. I still maintain that they can be extremely helpful, especially in the early days of diagnosis. Just knowing that you aren’t alone has a great value.

Unfortunately, what I often found both in person and online is that support groups can be very negative places. They are often places where people go to complain about everything related to their illness and life. As a result there is very little positive encouragement or information offered.

Thankfully, that isn’t always the case and there are some really good ones out there.

After years of joining and then quickly unsubscribing from probably hundreds of Facebook groups I’ve finally found a handful that I really enjoy and find to be filled (mostly) with others who want to help rather than tear down. The information provided isn’t always perfect, but it’s not shared with ill intent.

As with any information shared online (including here on my blog) you should always do your own research (in this case, join them and see for yourself if they are a good fit for you).

Keep in mind that if a group is public that means anyone can join and anyone can see what you post there. I’d suggest avoiding those, and looking for groups that are private or secret. Private (aka Closed) groups require moderation to join and those not in the group can not see what you post. Secret groups are invite-only groups with the highest level of security.

The groups listed below are Private (or closed) groups.

What Works for Fibromyalgia has grown to be a pretty large group. However, despite the size it’s still maintains focus. It’s well moderated and the focus is on sharing things that work for fibromyalgia. This isn’t meant to be a support group, but more of a solutions group. It’s not a place to go and share your struggle but rather to share what is working (or to ask others for feedback on solutions you encounter).

Fibro For Us Support Group  is the offspring of the Fibro For Us page. It is a support and chat group for fibro fighters only. This is a group where members can have discussions, share their story, and vent about things that relate to Fibromyalgia and Unseen Illness. However, they have pretty strict no drama and no spam policies.

Friends Because We Have Fibro and/or CFSME is a positive support group for anyone with chronic illness. This is a group for support, encouragement, understanding, & friendship.

😀 Laugh~with~Fibro! is a support group with a twist. It is a closed group that is open to anyone with fibro or their friends and family. However, instead of just sharing your stories you are encouraged to find a way to put a positive spin on the experience by adding some humor, cracking a few jokes, or ending with a positive message/silver lining to share with everybody.

Chronic Pain Warriors is a support group for female chronic pain warriors (sorry guys). All topics are open for discussion but there are very strict policies regarding respecting others (including not spamming).

Have you found other groups that provide a positive place to share with and support others with with chronic illness? If so, share the links in the comments below.

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