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Staying Connected: Strategies for Overcoming Isolation in Chronic Conditions

Research has shown that chronic conditions like IC/BPS often result in isolation from friends, family, and others in our lives. For an upcoming issue of ICA Update, we'd like to hear from you about what helps you feel connected and other coping strategies.

Responses will be kept anonymous. Thank you for taking a moment to provide your feedback.
1.What are the most difficult things about feeling isolated?
2.What coping strategies would you recommend to others feeling isolated because of IC/BPS?
3.What would you like the other people in your life to know about how they can help you feel less isolated?
4.Do you have connections with others with IC/BPS (other individuals with IC/BPS, support groups, social media, etc.)? If so, please describe how these connections help you—and others.
5.Is there anything else you would like to share on this topic?
6.Are you willing to be quoted and/or interviewed for the ICA Update magazine? Your information will remain anonymous if you don’t want your name printed.
7.Would you like your name to remain anonymous?
8.If yes, please provide your contact information below:
Thank you for taking time to provide feedback on connections and coping strategies related to chronic illness. Please click the "done" button below to submit your response.