We want to know about your support group experiences. We want to share what makes them work and pitfalls to avoid. Sometimes it's impossible to be on time and if that's the case, come into the support group and sit down, as quietly and invisibly as you can.
Interruptions break the flow of support.
Your courtesy will be appreciated. I hate going to groups that turn into pity parties. I don't want to listen to people whining about the same thing week after week. When I go to a support group I go because I want to feel better and when people share how they cope, I feel mentally healthier. We find it very helpful for support people and consumers to talk with each other.