Chronic pain and your relationships

Every person who suffers from chronic pain knows how difficult it can be to accomplish even the simplest daily task, but those close to you may not understand this difficulty. Chronic pain not only puts a strain on your life, but it can heavily effect the lives of those around you, and the relationships that you have with them. It is important to work together with your loved ones so chronic pain doesn’t come between you.

The best way to stop chronic pain from ruining your relationships is to communicate. Nobody will know how you really feel if you remain quiet. Help others understand how you feel by talking with them, and discussing ways they can help. If they know how to help, that can create a stronger bond in your relationship, rather pushing them away because they don’t understand your pain.

Whether the relationship is between your spouse, children, or friends, they all require important communication to make sure that the relationship stays strong. This communication is especially important regarding children, even more so at younger ages. Children have an even harder time understanding chronic pain, and aren’t used to seeing their parents in pain. This confusion can cause depression and sadness that can easily be avoided with honest and open communication regarding your chronic pain.

It may take time for others to fully understand the daily struggles that chronic pain sufferers go through, but it is your job to help them. Don’t become frustrated if they don’t understand right away. This will own make things harder in the long run. Concentrate overtime with patience and communication to insure your relationships stay strong, and become stronger!

This blog is written for informational purposes only and should not be a substitute for actual medical treatment. Please contact the APM Augusta office to schedule an appointment if you are in need of medical care.