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The support and encouragement of friends and family can have a very powerful effect on one's ability to heal and overcome challenges. "The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing... not healing, not curi... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Breakups & Divorce | 5446 |
91% |
| Depression | 4135 |
84% |
| Bereavement | 2176 |
88% |
| Eating Disorders | 954 |
80% |
| Depression - Teen | 423 |
78% |
Overall, 88% (15209
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Support from Friends & Family Reviews
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I would not have gotten so far if it wasnt for my family. They recognize when I am having an episode and we discuss possible triggers to get at the source of the issue.
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They, even though haven't been through the same situation, have offered undeniable support
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gives me strength
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It's been a long journey for them...
I've no words to express myself about this right now.
I've no words to express myself about this right now.
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my family and my g/f have been so supportive. I don'y know what I'd do wothout them
Working / Worked
A no brainer for me. Especially good ole Mom always being there.
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I have the best support system. My whole family is behind my decision.
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They were there in the worst of times. BF is a great support.
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I vent as often as I can to my hubby.
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no not yet its long
Working / Worked
At my worst in the begining I was basically paralyzed my middle son who has Hodgkins and my husband Dave helped me with everthing from hygiene to eating...they even made sure no one knew how bad off I was as I have a horribly high source of false pride Without them I would be sunk...And when I get really disgusted I remember I am lucky I am not as sick as my son who has given me alot of strength and determination by following his example.
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My family has been a great support system
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IT DOES HELP VERY MUCH TO HAVE PEOPLE THERE ON A DAILY BASIS TO HELP YOU
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My fiance is amazing. He is incredibly supportive and loving even when Im not at my best.
Working / Worked
Theres nothing better than support from family and friends
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BiPolar 1
exercise, abilify (& the rest of meds), support from friends & family, good pdocs. [More] -
I feel i have failed my kids!!!!!!
do you have help or any kind of support from family or friends, [More] -
Do we have family support
My actual family is too messed up...but i have a lot of support from my best friends family, they have seen me through it all since i was 15 [More] -
Support.... from where?
Friends and family. [More] -
Support.... from where?
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