I think, if you are asking whether you need support or not....you need the support, otherwise you wouldn't be asking.....at least that's the way it has been for me. If I get the support early enough, then I am strong enough to learn how to use it, if I wait until I absolutely need it, then it is too late to really use it or I no longer have the strength to really use the support. IN short, I advise, Get help as early as you can, rather than waiting until it too late.