National MS Society self-help groups focus on support, advocacy, education, wellness or may be more social in nature.
Speaking with other people who have MS can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. Sharing stories, feelings, and experiences with people in similar situations is not only therapeutic, but also enlightening, and can often improve emotional health. Support groups frequently provide the best available opportunities to have these interactions.
People come together at self-help groups to lift each other up through personal struggles and encourage each other to try new things and live each day to its full potential.