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What to do when Chronic Pain Becomes Too Much

Oct 3, 2024

When chronic pain is too much to deal with, it’s just as much of a mental health priority as it is a physical health priority. Chronic pain can cause symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and even depression. At Mental Health Services, we believe in the importance of getting proactive professional help so you have support when chronic pain becomes too much. Learn more about different treatment options and steps you can take to be supported when you feel too much pain to bear.

Seeking Professional Help

Professional therapists and medical professionals can help with moderate and severe chronic pain with therapy designed to manage feelings of isolation, joylessness, and hopelessness. When pain becomes too much to deal with, many people withdraw and isolate, both from their support circle and from professionals, because the pain is tiring and too much of an obstacle. But seeking professional help can immediately help because:

• You can receive personalized access to pain management resources and exercises.
• Therapists can recommend changes in chronic pain medications or prescriptions for the conditions related to your chronic pain.
• You have an outlet for exploring and resolving negative feelings surrounding pain.
• Professionals can find a support group for your type of chronic pain so you can build a support structure and experience the benefits of a sympathetic community.

Professional therapists who work with people feeling severe chronic pain understand that the pain is real and won’t dismiss your condition. When pain becomes too much or when life becomes too much, being dismissed by medical professionals is even more hurtful—but Mental Health Services offers acceptance, support, and ongoing care so you don’t feel dismissed or isolated.

Exploring Treatment Options

There are many different treatment options available for people experiencing severe chronic pain. Our team is here to help you explore different options in a supported environment so you can find the right combination of mental health services and community support elements to manage your pain and the mental toll it takes.

Some treatment opportunities include:

• Virtual mental health appointments: Get access to a therapist and regular meeting times online so you can stay home and still receive the care you need.
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: The team at Mental Health Services believes in the power of Dialectical behavioral therapy to address emotional and social issues that can stand between you and a sense of wellness and peace.
• Group therapy options: Join sessions with other people suffering from chronic pain in the Twin Cities area. We provide trained therapists and group moderators who can guide conversations around how much pain is too much pain, daily strategies for dealing with chronic pain, addressing feelings of frustration around medical care, and more. Feel listened to, build connections, and get the social support you may be missing.

Building a Support System

A social and medical support system is invaluable when chronic pain becomes too much. Our team is present to provide virtual therapy appointments, in-person group sessions, and more so that you always have access to an emotional and social outlet for dealing with chronic pain. Group sessions and community groups can also help you build a community of empathetic neighbors who understand your pain and the struggles it can cause. Building a support system can give you a sense of fulfillment, help add joy to your life, and give you more control when it feels like the pain is too much to bear.

Are You Currently Dealing With Chronic Pain? Schedule an Appointment Today

Reach out today to take the next step in managing your chronic pain by addressing the mental and social aspects of it. Contact us to schedule a consultation or learn more about our medical background, community involvement, and processes for providing help.

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