There's a fair amount of research that demonstrates the potential effectiveness of support groups for people, face to face. But like any treatment option, it's one of those things that you won't know until you try it. Research can only speak in general, it can't speak to how any individual is going to react or benefit from such an option.

I'd keep an open mind and try it if it were me. It takes a lot of guts to walk in that door and see what might come of it, so you should be proud for making it that far. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

DocJohn