In Pain?

Chronic pain is all too common. Although estimations vary, research suggests that roughly 50 to 100 million adults in the United States experience chronic pain. Chronic pain leads to significant disability and emotional distress. If you've experienced pain that lasts for more than 3-months and has not diminished with the healing of your injury, you may have chronic pain.

Although chronic pain and acute pain may feel similar, chronic pain is an ongoing conditioned that does not signal additional bodily damage. In acute pain, withdrawal and reduction of activity can help facilitate the healing process; however, in chronic pain, withdrawal and reduction of activity can be harmful. 

Those who have chronic pain are at increased risk of mental health disorders, like major depressive disorder, and may have increased irritability, reduced self-esteem and/or self-efficacy. Additionally, those who experience difficulty with pain are more likely to miss work and/or be less productive, which can lead to financial struggles and reduced quality of life.

Luckily, cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain can help! Vermont Health Psychology, PLC can help you overcome your chronic pain to lead a active, energized, and meaningful life.