Chronic Pain
Chronic pain – colossal problem
Did you know that a full 20 percent of the United States population suffers from moderate to severe chronic pain?
It affects more people than cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes combined.
And living with chronic pain affects all aspects of your life: physical, mental and social.
What about you?
Is the pain causing you to withdraw from family and friends?
Is it forcing you onto the sidelines and upending your world? The need to rest frequently during the day not only forces you to miss out on the things you love, but it can also disrupt your ability to sleep at night. Less sleep often means more anxiety.
The increased muscle tension associated with anxiety is likely increasing your pain and further compromising your ability to sleep.
Affecting your ability to work?
Lost time and productivity can cause tremendous financial and family stress. Familial roles may need to change. Other family members may need to step up to fulfill the role you have formerly served.
The vicious cycle of chronic pain may ultimately lead you to feel depressed, a condition which further intensifies insomnia, anxiety and pain.
Stop the downward spiral – let me help.
To treat chronic pain, you must treat its physical, emotional and psychological aspects.
Medical treatments include medication, surgery, rehabilitation and physical therapy.
Psychological treatments focus on understanding and managing thoughts, emotions and behaviors that accompany the discomfort and help you cope more effectively with your pain.
Effective treatment can actually reduce the intensity of your pain and help you feel more like yourself again. By including family members in your treatment, we can also help reduce stress within the family itself.
Don’t wait. Let’s work together.
I worked as the director of psychological services at a multidisciplinary pain treatment program (PRIDE) for over 10 years and have helped thousands of patients with chronic pain recover and return to productive lives.
I can help you, too.
Please call me at (214) 927-8456 to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation.