Yes, community is so important, but it needs to be the right one for you that meets your needs.
I have a lot of nerve pain so I cannot be in large and loud groups. I find church Bible studies very
peaceful, but that is not everyone's cup of tea. I've joined several women's groups where people
share openly about their struggles and sucesess, I not one for chit-chat but that works for some people.
I also go to a quilting group which is safe and walk in the morning with two women so the time goes
by and we get good exercise. This community here is important and a way to break the isolation that comes with not feeling well when the challange it is to go out there and socialize, but it is so important -- that face to face, sometimes one to one contact. It helps to regular my nervous system. Hang in there it will get better.