Many people with chronic pain find it helpful to connect with others who understand what it's like to live with chronic pain. Connecting with others can help people cope with their day-to-day experiences, and help them discover new pain management strategies and resources.
The following list is provided for informational purposes only. I do not endorse any of these groups.
NOVA SCOTIAN SUPPORT GROUPS
- Chronic Pain Canada maintains a listing of Canadian chronic pain support groups. There are several support groups in Nova Scotia, and some groups invite people to participate via phone or Skype. http://chronicpaincanada.com/support
- ACTION Atlantic maintains a list of Atlantic Canadian chronic pain support groups: http://actionatlantic.blogspot.ca/p/patient-support.html
- HRM Chronic Pain Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/HRMChronicPainSupportGroup/?fref=ts
- Young Adult Pain (Halifax): http://media.wix.com/ugd/49fe68_c2d866c99276436088a2f351dc151162.pdf
WEB FORUMS
- Spine-Health Neck & Back Pain Forum: http://www.spine-health.com/forum
FACEBOOK GROUPS
- Chronic Pain Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/11864244228/
- Chronic Pain - We Are In This Together: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1377570899138726/
