How can therapy help with chronic pain?

Understanding Pain Psychology & Therapy
Written By Anahita Kalianivala

Therapy can help by:

  • Teaching you skills to regulate your nervous system and reduce pain sensitivity.

  • Identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns that amplify pain.

  • Providing emotional support for the frustration, grief, and isolation that often come with chronic pain.

  • Helping you develop coping strategies for flare-ups so you feel more in control.

Anahita Kalianivala
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