Almost 4 months out and I haven't made it to a single support group. My hospital hosts 2 every week, and every week on those 2 days I prepare myself to go and I never make it. I have planned to go this evening at 630. Right about now I am second guessing myself and convincing myself I do not need to go even though I think about it every week. Does anyone else face this issue. I know it's a positive thing and I'm being encouraged by others around me to attend. I do not know why I never show up.

How is it different than coming here?

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I don't go to a hospital support group even though they are offered. It would be an hour or more drive each way and I just don't have the time for that. I am doing just fine:)

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I don't go either. I work full time, have two kids, and those evening support groups are during my workout time. I'd rather exercise.

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If you have the time, I think it would be fun!

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Well the thing is I want to go. I think of it often and I never actually get there. It's like I talk myself out of it which is what I don't understand

Hi NurseBec

In my opinion, Being in person in a group is a different experience. I use both the forum for info and the physical groups. I think the physical group adds a layer of fellowship and friendship. Plus it helps me to not hide behind the computer which I sometimes do. If you have the time, I'd recommend you try at least 5 times. When I go someplace once... I immediately "say I don't like it" out of fear. I make myself go a few times and invariably... I end up more comfortable and really like it. I'm coming up on. My 10 year lap bandiversary and have found so much help in this specific website plus meeting people from here. Anyway best of luck.

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