tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190707857355048493.post1945520171722762114..comments2023-09-01T02:29:46.008-07:00Comments on Oh My Aches and Pains!: Question of the Week: How Do You Connect to Others?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02063470589933197328noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190707857355048493.post-15808057232304261942010-09-27T11:48:23.320-07:002010-09-27T11:48:23.320-07:00I have found twitter and facebook to be great reso...I have found twitter and facebook to be great resources! I also talk with those who comment on my website/blog or contact me. <br /><br />Of course, I never know who I might end up talking to when I'm out raising awareness. Just mentioning a condition or an organization I'm involved with can easily spark a conversation that will lead to more. Many people want to know more or share info with someone they know who has the same condition.<br /><br />When volunteering with my local Arthritis Foundation chapter there is often talk of chronic conditions. Although we might not all have the same condition, many of our struggles are similar. By volunteering we are all working towards the same goals of research, education, better quality of life and cures.Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244396803976643030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190707857355048493.post-86799221153856583122010-09-27T10:32:03.715-07:002010-09-27T10:32:03.715-07:00I am on Twitter, not much, but it has helped me co...I am on Twitter, not much, but it has helped me connect some. I like the informality of it and the fact that you can talk about the pain one minute and ice cream the next and nobody thinks you are strange. Not sure why, but I don't like Facebook at all. My blog is a release for me and just whatever is happening at the moment. But connecting is so important. I learn so much from all of you, ideas, tips, and coping strategies.Oh What the Foghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07863761924584556697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190707857355048493.post-54884586768451641702010-09-27T08:17:04.269-07:002010-09-27T08:17:04.269-07:00Hi. I avoid the likes of Facebook and Twitter like...Hi. I avoid the likes of Facebook and Twitter like the plague. Guess I'm like Whoopi Goldberg in that regard. So, I connect with other pwc's via my blog, and I also have a great sobriety support system at WFS online. I'm really sorry to hear that the meds they have for FM are useless. But at least they are working on FM, and at least they acknowledge that it is a real disease. Ever seen a commercial for CFIDS? Met many people who believe it is even real? Nope.<br /><br />JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com