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New to this - Is there anything like chat/whatsgroups for daily/weekly support?

Discussion in 'Support Subforum' started by Marie A., May 10, 2025.

  1. Marie A.

    Marie A. New Member

    Dear community,
    I am new here and was wondering if there are any groups (chat groups, whatsapp groups, organised groups in "real life")? Since my symptoms started (just over a year ago) I've noticed - and I'm guessing I'm not the only one - that I'm becoming more and more socially isolated. I find it hard to explain myself and my situation to my friends/family and sometimes I wish I could write/talk to people who feel the same way I do - even if they have completely different symptoms. I live in Berlin, Germany.
    I am grateful for any advice!
    Cheers, Marie
     
    Marie A., May 10, 2025
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  2. JanAtheCPA

    JanAtheCPA Beloved Grand Eagle

    If you're looking for IRL or live venues, we only have one, which is the Saturday Chat on this forum, described here
    https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/pages/chat/ (Drop-In Chat Room)
    I see that you posted this a few hours ago when the session would just be starting, so maybe you joined it. A red flag on the menu bar indicates when the host has arrived and the Chat is active. It says that it's for an hour, but the software timer is set to run a bit longer.

    Outside of our forum, live chat venues are not desirable because most people prefer to maintain their anonymity.

    There is a forum-affiliated private FB group that is managed by one of the founding members of tmswiki.org, @MatthewNJ. There are other TMS groups on FB, but not all are properly moderated or even legit. To be sure you are applying to the right one, click on Matthew's username that I just tagged and start a Private Conversation with him (ie: DM) and ask how you can join.

    Nicole Sachs, LCSW has three different membership groups that range from quite affordable at $99 per month, down to almost free at $2.99 per month. There's also a middle one for $9.99. The monthly $99 option has live group meetings along with "Nicole time". The other two options have moderators vetted by Nicole. Go to her website https://www.yourbreakawake.com (BreakAwake) and choose Membership from the menu for more information.

    And finally, if you do the Structured Educational Program on the main TMSWiki.org site, each "Day" invites the user to report on their progress or respond to a question prompt. This is a good opportunity to check in with other forum users and ask your own questions. It's also highly recommended to scan the updated "All Recent Threads" link and join in other conversations.
     
    JanAtheCPA, May 10, 2025
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  3. Fal

    Fal Well known member

    For me watching Dan Buglios daily videos on youtube and interacting on the commments has been a massive help, helps keep your mind in that TMS state rather than letting it drift off.
     
    Fal, May 11, 2025
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  4. Marie A.

    Marie A. New Member

    Thank!! I will try it!
     
    Marie A., May 13, 2025
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  5. Marie A.

    Marie A. New Member

    thank you!!
     
    Marie A., May 13, 2025
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  6. MatthewNJ

    MatthewNJ Well known member

    MatthewNJ, May 13, 2025
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  7. berlinale

    berlinale Peer Supporter

    Hi Marie. I am also suffer from GI issues (functional dyspepsia = reizmagen) and I also live in Berlin. so if you like to connect, just drop me a personal message here.
     
    berlinale, May 13, 2025
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  8. Marie A.

    Marie A. New Member

    Marie A., May 13, 2025
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  9. Marie A.

    Marie A. New Member

    yay another one with reizmagen! Just wrote you
     
    Marie A., May 13, 2025
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  10. sleepyjay

    sleepyjay Peer Supporter

    Oh, two other germans here with Reizmagen! Bei mir ist noch Reizdarm dabei, aber ich bin in Hessen und nicht Berlin :D
     
    sleepyjay, May 13, 2025
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  11. Marie A.

    Marie A. New Member

    Oh, another one! Ganz liebe Grüße nach Hessen! Wenn du dich austauschen magst, kannst du mir auch gern schreiben.
     
    Marie A., May 13, 2025
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