Why should my pain be treated?
Chronic pain can limit the enjoyment of being an active participant in life. Chronic untreated pain can lead to :
- Sleep disorders
- Physical disability
- Depressed mood
- Damaged relationships
- Hopelessness
Chronic pain may produce feelings of anger, sadness, hopelessness, and even despair. In addition, it can alter one's personality, disrupt sleep, interfere with work and relationships and even have a profound effect on other family members.It is normal to have psychological problems with pain.
