Chronic
Pain or illnesss
tulsa, oklahoma
Persistent pain and enduring ailments
can incapacitate an individual, evoking sensations of exhaustion and hopelessness. People frequently grapple with uncertainty regarding the potential improvement or complete healing of their pain or ailment. This uncertainty can pave the way for feelings of despondency and desperation.
Many individuals contending with such enduring pain or ailments eventually find themselves contending with depression and/or anxiety. When previous solutions have yielded no results and effective coping mechanisms remain elusive, these mental burdens can intensify, exacerbating the pain or illness and initiating a downward spiral.
Those who undergo these mental challenges often experience a sense of isolation in their struggle, which can lead to seclusion at a juncture where a support network is crucial.
Are any of these affecting you?
Experiencing pain ranging from mild to severe that doesn't seem to fade away
Dealing with persistent pain for weeks, months, or even years
Trying various approaches to alleviate or minimize the pain, without achieving success
Feeling pain that is sharp, burning, aching, or resembling an electric sensation
Sensations of tightness, soreness, discomfort, or stiffness
Struggling with disrupted sleep patterns
Giving up on activities you once enjoyed due to pain or illness
Experiencing a lack of energy or constant fatigue
Facing an ongoing and progressively worsening chronic illness
Dealing with a sporadic and unpredictable chronic illness
Coping with emotions such as depression, anxiety, stress, anger, irritability, and/or feelings of hopelessness
Long-lasting pain
and chronic illness frequently demand adjustments to your way of life, which can compound the existing challenges you're dealing with. Physical activity outdoors might be curtailed, adapting to your physical limitations can prove daunting, and financial strains might arise due to an inability to work and mounting medical bills.
Social interactions can also become a struggle as a result of the pain or other limitations you're experiencing. All of these combined factors contribute to individuals suffering from chronic pain and illness having a heightened likelihood—up to fifteen percent—of developing anxiety and depression.
Depression often leads to unhealthy eating habits, decreased physical activity, and neglect of personal hygiene, which could potentially worsen your symptoms and the overall course of your illness.
Taking prompt action is vital
in order to prevent the downward spiral that can result from chronic pain and illness. It's important to address your illness promptly, as tackling it becomes challenging when also grappling with accompanying mental issues. The therapists at Exhale are specially trained to assist individuals dealing with chronic pain and illness. Our therapist can provide in person, or telehealth sessions. They will collaborate with you to facilitate mental healing and cultivate essential coping strategies. Effective methods exist to manage your pain and illness in a way that won't drastically alter your life. You can still savor the world around you and lead a satisfying, joyful life. Even though you might feel disheartened right now, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Therapy can guide you in regaining control of your life or in discovering a new, meaningful way to live that suits you.
an integrated approach
is particularly effective for those contending with such challenges because the mind and body operate in tandem to establish overall well-being. When you're in good physical and mental health, your sense of well-being improves. This enhanced well-being not only equips you to confront your pain or illness more effectively but also imbues you with greater mental and physical resilience, preventing feelings of being adrift and disheartened. You possess more strength and control than you might recognize, and our aim is to aid you in reclaiming that inner strength and rediscovering your resilience.