Members of an acne support group, provide each other with various types of help for a particular shared difficulty. The support may take the form of providing relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. An
acne support group may also provide ancillary support, such as serving as a voice for the public or engaging in advocacy. Support groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Support groups also maintain contact through printed newsletters, telephone chains, internet forums, and mailing lists.
Support groups offer companionship and information for people coping with diseases or disabilities
such as acne. Support groups may not be appropriate for everyone, and some find that a support group actually adds to their stress rather than relieving it.
Support groups have helped thousands of people cope with similar situations. Some support groups are led by a professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker, or by cancer patients or survivors. Valuable emotional support and practical help are provided by support groups.
Acne support groups can help you feel less alone, find coping skills and motivate you to stick to treatment plans.
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