The Mental & Emotional Hell of Living With Chronic Pain

The mental and emotional effects of living day after day, year after year with chronic pain are very real and can a lot of times be just as bad or even worse than the actual physical pain. The inability to be WHO you want to be and do the things you love can really strain a persons identity and sense of self-worth.

Many of our clients have said one of the hardest parts of living in chronic pain is not knowing what is causing the pain, the feeling of randomness, and the resulting fear can lead to a feeling of powerlessness and is a mental emotional constant drain.

We created this video, to help those living with chronic pain, better communicate with their friends, family and loved ones, what it is they are living/going through.
If you are struggling to explain your situation, to your wife/husband, aunt/uncle, mom/father or even your child or grandchild, send them this video.
And then tell them what it is you need, it could be as simple as understanding and not being upset if you "say no" to going to the baseball game, concert or even a trip to the grocery store; it could simply be to please stop asking you "are you ok" and trust that you will tell them if there is anything you need.
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[lirasmusson]

I:m crying now. I:ve been in pain so long now so I don:t remember how it feels to be a normal person. I.m just so tired.

[patricke]

Sometimes it’s not even the pain but the reality that the pain will never ever get better or leave you once and for all, and the scary morbid thought of always being in a state of disability. Then when you look outward to other peoples happy healthy lives, it can incise you to your core. “Why Me” is the mental chorus that plays in your head. “Why Me...” That is what chronic pain is.

[bobobrien]

It’s even worse when you are not being taken seriously.

[Yashtcm]

I feel so useless and hopeless when my pain flares, like today. Chronic pain is like not wanting to die, but also not wanting to live anymore. :(

[MegpieB]

Thank you so much for this:) im crying so bad tonight and have been isolating myself because so many don’t understand

[Highlander]

Chronic pain ruins your life especially when you know that there is no hope for it to ever get better. The depression and anxiety that comes with it is hell.

[macintoshimann]

My back is so wrecked its hard to even breathe. You can’t even imagine the torment of living like this. Please be patient with ppl suffering from pain

[speedythecat]

I’m 53. Had a near fatal truck accident when I was 20 yrs old. I have literally had head to toe moderate to severe pain every second of my life since 1989. Wouldn’t even know where to start telling you what it’s been like. I feel like I can’t relate to anyone on earth. I get up every day and do what I can. Some days it’s not much, some days I overachieve and that creates this scenario where everyone looks at you like faking it when you can’t do those things. I’ve lost a wife, 2 kids, and all of my friends. Nobody wants to deal with me, heck I don’t want to deal with me. I can’t deal with doctors anymore. I’ve been passed around and misjudged by way too many. I walk nearly every day and I’m proud of that, but don’t think every step isn’t painful, because it is. Again, “oh if he can do that he could work” *sigh*... I’m a basket case. Family and friends judge me daily and don’t have a clue. I suffered the first 18 years medicine free by my own ignorant choice. Then however many years of oxy, dilaudid, etc. Pain dr got shut down. The current pain dr I have is anti-pill bigtime. I asked if I could try cannabis, and shockingly he agreed. I’m into the 3rd year. It’s amazing for PTSD, it does not take my pain away, but it gives me a mental disconnect so I can cope. My problem with it is I’m type II diabetic, and the munchies are killing me. I’m reluctant to tell the doctor because if I lose my card, I’ll have nothing to help me cope. I can beat the munchies but it’s extremely difficult and causes me more stress. I starve myself for days/weeks/months and then I revert back to eating everything in sight. There are other drawbacks but nothing too terrible except the price is astronomical. Because I was young and dumb, and didn’t want a handout, by the time I filed for disability I was no longer eligible because it was more than 5 yrs since I had worked at that time. Got a lawyer, he confirmed. Haven’t had a paycheck of any kind since 1996. Have been with wife #2 for 25 years and thankfully she has a good job, but that also made it where we don’t qualify for any help. She pays over $1000 per month for my health insurance. $400+ per month for cannabis. We don’t have much of a life due to all this. Everyone looks down on me, the pain gets worse every year and I’m down to 4 hours of broken sleep per night. It truly is a living hell. Why I’m still here I don’t know. I’ve contemplated suicide since 1989. I don’t even have the confidence to pull it off. I know there’s little kids in cancer hospitals so I just act like I’m ok because it’s easier then talking to people who view me as worthless. I don’t want sympathy, I just want to be left alone. Anything happens to my wife who is also in poor health, I’ll be living under a bridge somewhere. So there’s that to look forward to. I laugh everything off, because otherwise I’d cry and behind closed doors I’ve done my share of that for a grown man. My life is about fear and suffering, and apologizing constantly for what I’m unable to do. Hope this doesn’t upset anyone, I wish everyone the best.

[shawndayvis]

It should be a crime for a doctor to accuse anybody seeking HELP for pain of drug-seeking Where do they get off !!!!????

[jordynhooker]

i’m 15 and have chronic pain, along with other chronic illnesses.
i’m always in pain non-stop, thank you for this video.

[Healthyhealings]

This discussion can be had til WE are blue in the face! Others WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND!!! That includes Doctors, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, husbands, wifes or strangers for that matter!!! At this point, it’s like clapping with one hand! I’m so over it all

[chrisrees]

Just because pain doesn't show up on an x-ray or because no one can see your pain doesn't mean it isn't real. It's real, very real.

[sandi]

This is so true. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, the intimate shitshow of chronic pain. Drs don’t seem to really care. No offense. But our healthcare system as a whole is dismissive of chronic pain. Do you do teleheath? I have changed as a person because of chronic pain.

[varsharangwani]

I can totally relate to this, but i fear to even share this . People might look at me differently, they might see this as a call for sympathy. And some might even say that i should stop wining about my pain. All i want is for people to i understand that i don't choose to live like this. I am living a certain way not being who i actually am and that bothers me every minute every second more than the pain itself. The only motivation i have is listening to my doctors, try my best to come out of this loop and one day i ll be me again. :)

[supernataralgirl]

I'm 17 and I have been dealing with chronic pain for 4 years and the fact that I'm so young is the hardest part because no one believes me and tells me I'm just lazy or out of shape even tho I have to wear a series of different braces every day so it will be bearable. I'm so glad it's not just me going through this hell

[cellini]

Thank you for validating exactly how I feel. I'm 21 and I've had severe chronic pain in my abdomen for three years. I tore a muscle there and it has never been the same. The pain has completely taken over my life and I can't do anything that I used to enjoy doing. I've been to many doctors and specialists but no one can figure out what's wrong with me. I feel so helpless and depressed, and I fear that I will never be the same again. And no one takes me seriously because I'm so young. I'm so sorry to anyone who is also going through debilitating chronic pain and feel like they have no way out. It is the worst feeling in the world and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

[thelovewitch]

This is THE most spot on video I have ever seen about chronic pain. I’m sobbing.

[luandsandy]

U are the first person that I’ve found that actually understands what I’m going through. It makes u feel so alone bc people don’t understand what u really go through

[noshot]

Ive been a hard working man all my life. Disabled now and only 42 yrs old. Pain is so bad its criminal. You 100% hit the nail on the head. Its even worse when you refuse to be a slave to opiates, you physically and mentally can not hide from it. For everyone out there in the same boat... I'm praying for you friend.

[jrbryant]

I’ve been crying nonstop after watching this video. My fiancé walked out me because I was so irritable, depressed and anxious for the past few months, and I’ve said some things to her that i wish I could take back. I tried everything I could to get rid of the pain, physically and emotionally. I was wondering why I was in such a depressed and angry state. I’ve never been so angry and depressed in my life. I used to play basketball 5-6 days a week. After my injury, I struggled just going to the courts to shoot around. I got a steroid injection & I felt good for about a month and a half, then the pain returned. I was so frustrated & I felt so hopeless. I started eating like shit & I couldn’t exercise like I wanted to. Still at the time, i didn’t know why i was feeling these emotions. My fiancé tried to stick by my side but it was too much for her to handle. Now that I’ve lost weight & I feel almost no pain, I’m trying to get her back. I pray for anybody that’s going through this because I know exactly what you’re going through. You aren’t alone.