Chronic pain and long-term health conditions
Chronic pain and long-term health conditions may result in an inability to do things you used to be able to do, change in your self-identity, difficulty sleeping, social withdrawal/isolation and symptoms of anxiety and depression. It is not uncommon that people will at times feel overwhelmed, helpless and angry.
Therapy can help you to cope with the changes that have occurred in your life as a result of living with chronic pain or a long-term health condition. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Chronic Pain, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relaxation Methods have all been shown to have some efficacy in supporting people who are living with chronic pain.