Let them out

Living with persistent pain can sometimes be a roller-coaster of emotions. It’s perfectly natural that from time to time you’ll feel sad, worried, angry, anxious, depressed or frustrated. It’s important that you acknowledge these feelings.

You may want to write in a journal, talk with a family member or close friend or talk with a counsellor or psychologist. Don’t ignore these feelings or keep them bottled up.

More to explore

• Musculoskeletal Health Australia
  Back pain, arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions Helpline (B.A.M. Helpline): (Mon-Thur) 1800 263 265
• Lifeline Australia
  13 11 14 for 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention
• beyondblue
• Arthritis and emotions – Arthritis Foundation (USA)
• Coping with emotions – Arthritis Ireland
• Emotional wellbeing – Versus Arthritis (UK)

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