<s>[INST] How can I reach out to others for support?  [/INST] Reaching out to others is no small thing—especially if you pride yourself on being independent. 

While there are still many things you can do on your own, you will still need to manage the physical and emotional realities of being on dialysis. For starters, you can:
Speak with your social worker—he or she can educate you on all the ways you can build support
Get the word out to friends and family—have a conversation with those closest to you and consider the power of social media for getting the word out to larger groups of friends and acquaintances
Build and join support groups—ask your social worker for tips on finding or starting a support group Source: FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE. Link: https://www.freseniuskidneycare.com/frequently-asked-questions. Field: Nephrology. Disease: Kidney Disease </s>