Chronic pain

Chronic pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) is
pain that persists or progresses over a long period of time. During an injury
and illness pain is your body's normal reaction to it. When your body starts healing,
pain usually decreases with time and eventually stops hurting. But Chronic pain
is pain that lasts for a long time and do not minimizes in short duration of
time— it can last for months or years. It can occur anywhere in the body. The
pain can be there all the time, persistent pain, or it may come and go.
Chronic pain can interfere with or affect your daily
activities, such as working, having a social life and taking care of yourself
or others. It can lead to depression, stress, anxiety and trouble sleeping,
which can make pain worse. This resultant cycle becomes difficult to break.
Signs and symptoms
CPS chronic pain syndrome, affects your physical
health, your emotions, your mental health and even your social life over time.
The pain can lead to various symptoms, such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Poor
sleep
- Feeling
very tired or wiped out
- Irritability
- Guilt
- Loss
of interest in sex
- Drug
or alcohol abuse
- Marriage
or family problems
- Job
loss
- Suicidal
thoughts
Types of Chronic pain
- Arthritis,
or joint pain.
- Back
pain.
- Cancer
pain (tumor).
- Headaches,
such as migraines.
- Lasting
pain in scar tissue.
- Muscle
pain all over the body (such as with fibromyalgia).
- Neurogenic pain, (nerve damage or damage to the other parts of the nervous system.)
Myths and Facts
Myth: As the injury heals, pain will go away eventually.
Facts: Acute pain goes away when an injury starts to heal.
Chronic pain is persistent and it remains, even after an injury gets healed. If
you have been experiencing pain for more than three months, after an injury, it
is considered chronic. There are time when the pain remains even after an injury
heals, especially in the cases of nerve damage.
Myth: You will get addicted to drugs (medication)
prescribed for pain.
Facts: Taking medication as prescribed by doctor and not overusing it very now and then can help you ease your pain. You need to check on your behaviour hoe frequently you are dosing yourself. If there is a history of addiction in your family, then please do share this with your doctor, he/she will take it into consideration, and will work with you accordingly. There is very less chances of getting addicted to your pain medication.
How do you know you need counselling/Therapy?
Your
day-to-day life is affected so much that you are not able to focus on any work.
Only
medication is not working much for you.
It is affecting your mental health.
Issues and challenges
The diagnosis of circadian rhythm sleep disorders and its types can be challenging with other co-morbities and often requires a consultation with an expert/ a sleep specialist.
Role of counselling & Therapy
If there
is any link between prior trauma and chronic pain it can be addressed in
therapy session and can be better understood. Psychological therapies can
address ongoing physical and emotional stress responses linked to traumatic
experiences.They can help you in getting rid of the disorder through resolving
underlying psychological issues using psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour
therapy, family therapy. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT): This counselling
method helps you think differently about pain and teaches you ways to cope.
Medications can only be used to treat any related disorder.
How does TalktoAngel Help you in overcoming your Chronic pain?
TalktoAngel is an online platform that provides quality therapy and other mental health services online. We have qualified and experienced professionals working with us. Chronic pain is one of our areas of expertise. We have experts and specialists who have successfully worked previously on cases of chronic pain. Studies have proven that online mental health services are as effective as the conventional mode. Furthermore, at TalktoAngel, we put your needs first. We can help you with flexible appointments, personalized and customized intervention plans all at the tip of your fingers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How can I control my Chronic painMinimize or Avoid smoking. Don’t be hard on yourself. Create a daily schedule including self-care routine. Eat a fresh and healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Get enough sleep. Join a support group like self-help groups for chronic pain to learn from other people with similar conditions. Limit alcohol, which can cause more problems with sleep and pain. Think positively. Try relaxation techniques, like deep breathing and meditation.
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Is Chronic pain a mental illnessNo, chronic pain is not a mental disorder, but can be worsened in the presence of psychological issue.
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Why am I suffering from Chronic pain?The roots of CPS can be both physical and mental. Experts think that people with chronic pain have problem with their nerves and gland system that the body uses to handle stress. That makes them feel pain differently. CPS can affect people of all ages and both sexes, but it is found to be most common among women. People with mental health conditions such as depression and other are more likely to get CPS.
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What medication is best for Chronic pain?Following medications can be used after consulting with your doctor. Anticonvulsants (medications prescribed for seizures) for nerve pain. Antidepressants such as tricyclic antidepressants. Corticosteroids. Muscle relaxers. Opioids (narcotics), which can be addictive and should be used carefully. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen. Topical products (get absorbed by skin after apply on surface) that contain pain relievers or ingredients that create soothing heat or cold. Sedatives to help with anxiety or insomnia.
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