Depression and Chronic Pain: 5 Ways They’re Connected
You’ve been dealing with back pain for months. The doctors say there’s no structural reason it should still be this bad, but every morning still feels like a battle. You’re exhausted, irritable, and somewhere along the way, you stopped doing the things you used to love. Sound familiar? You might be surprised to learn that […]
Why See a Mental Health Professional When My Body Hurts?
More than 24 million people in the U.S. sought treatment for mental illness in 2020 – many who reported pain throughout their body as one symptom. Seeing a mental health professional when you’re in physical pain may not feel intuitive, but there are a handful of physically experienced conditions that can be treated in a […]