Any support groups in Dublin for long term/chronic illnesses?

Blargh_87

Hi all,

I'm a man in my early 30s and I've had a long term illness for about two years now which has significantly reduced my mobility, quality of life and social life. I've been undergoing treatment for months and there has been some success recently but there's still a long way to go. Anyhow, I'm fighting on and making the best of it.

My family/friends have been great, but I don't know anyone my age who is going through serious health stuff like this. The type of illness itself is immaterial; it would be good to swap war stories, give out and exchange mutual solidarity with other youngish people in a similar predicament.

Does anyone know if there are any support groups/meetings for people, preferably for younger people, who are dealing with a chronic/long term illness in Dublin? I had a look online and I couldn't find anything suitable. I'm hoping someone on here might know. It would have to be city centre or south-side.

Cheers.

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Hi Blargh_87

I just checked the Meetup website and found there is a chronic illness meetup arranged for this coming Saturday.

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Let's get together to share stories, feelings, resources, strategies!

Please Invite Your Significant Others to this Meeting!

It’s Time We Hear From You Guys/Gals! (Even if you are a significant other – parent, sibling, spouse, etc. – of someone dealing with chronic pain/illness, you may come on your own if for some reason you can’t get your S.O. to attend. We can be there for you for what you might want to share, gain some support on, learn about….

We are All in this Together!

I haven't posted a link to the event as I cannot vouch for it but it should be easy to find on the site.

Best of luck.

Blargh_87

Thanks, I'll check it out. Looks worth a shot.