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Chronic Pain

Radhika Iyengar

Radhika Iyengar

DagenhamDagenham
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Chronic Pain

Chronic pain comes in a variety of forms and can be fueled by a host of physical problems. Generally defined, chronic pain is any pain that extends beyond the expected period of healing. Dealing with extended chronic pain can be an emotionally draining trial that can lead to long term psychological effects if not carefully dealt with. On Mentaline you can find therapists who can help you develop coping mechanisms to abate the many psychological stresses that sufferers of chronic pain face.

Kinds of Chronic Pain

The two types of chronic pain are usually divided into nociceptive and neuropathic, referring to their causes. In the case of the former, stimulation of nociceptors in the body creates a dull ache that is generally localized but sometimes difficult to pinpoint exactly. This pain can be very serious as the constant stimulation of the nociceptors in the body can actually cause them to lower the threshold for pain signals and make it easier for pain to be noticed by the body. Neuropathic pain, on the other hand, tends toward feeling more like burning, stabbing, or intense pins and needles.

Dangers of Chronic Pain

Sufferers of chronic pain are easily susceptible to emotional issues like anxiety disorders and depression. They will likely be reluctant to participate in any kind of physical activity for fear that it will cause pain. Often, sufferers have a much harder time dealing with tasks that require a lot of attention, which can negatively impact their work and social lives significantly. Studies even suggest that chronic pain can impede working memory. As chronic pain is a disorder that rarely goes into remission, the prospect of a life of pain can be extremely difficult for people to emotionally cope with. Chronic pain sufferers can easily fall into addictive behaviors, as they often have access to pain medications and will seek to kill the pain however they can.

Dealing with Chronic Pain

While no therapist can take pain away from those who suffer from chronic pain, we hope that you can find one who is able to help deal with the emotional fallout associated with it.  The therapist on Mentaline can help teach you ways to better cope with your pain to lead an ultimately more fulfilling life. They can help decrease pain behaviors so that you can be functional around your pain.

Definition of Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is any pain that extends beyond the expected healing time, or a persistent pain that is present for more than six months.

Symptoms of / Reasons for Chronic Pain

  • Pain with no visible and discernible cause
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Reluctance to participate in social events
  • Drug abuse
  • A lack of ability to focus

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Diane Lillis
Diane Lillis

Diane Lillis

Solihull / Birmingham West Midlands
Counsellor/Therapist
About me

Many of the people I have seen for counselling have talked about how difficult it was to pick up the phone and make contact. They have also said how much easier it was than they expected. Contact me now and see for yourself. Diane

Specialties
  • - Abuse
    • » Symptoms
    • Anxiety
    • Post traumatic stress disorder
    • A severe reaction to being chastised or scolded
    • Dissociation
    • One person completely controlling another
    • Unexplained marks or bruises on the body
    • Repeated injuries that cannot be explained
    • Limping, broken bones, or bruising

    » Definition Abuse is the mistreatment or harm (physical or mental) done to another person over a period of time. Therapy can help a person learn to deal with all the issues that come with long term abuse.
  • - Learning Disabilities
    • » Symptoms
    • Trouble reading
    • Trouble spelling
    • Trouble reasoning
    • Trouble writing

    » Definition A learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to learn new things and advance in life. It may appear as a difficulty with reading, writing, spelling, memory, or other intellectual problems. Treatment for learning disabilities is available and will vary depending on the particular type of learning disability exhibited.
  • - Work Stress
    • » Symptoms
    • Calling in sick to work
    • Dreading going to work every day
    • Verbal lashing out at co-workers or bosses
    • Insomnia 
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Substance abuse
    • Burnout or breakdown

    » Definition Work stress is an intense emotional strain caused primarily by matter with a person's job. Because having a career - or even just a job - is so important, learning to deal with work stress is important so that it does not interfere with a person's ability to do their job.
  • - Responsibility
    • » Symptoms
    • Trustworthiness
    • Responsibility for self
    • Responsibility for others

    » Definition Responsibility is learning to be accountable and answerable for actions taken and decisions made in life. This is an important skill that parents must pass on to their children. Coaching and therapy are both useful for helping parents learn how to teach responsibility.
  • - Reading Disorder
    • » Symptoms
    • Slow reading
    • Poor reading comprehension
    • Missing words when reading
    • Reversal of words when reading
    • Limited vocabulary
    • Trouble in social settings
    • Trouble with interpersonal relationships

    » Definition A reading disorder is one that impairs a person's reading accuracy, speed, or comprehension. Symptoms include difficulty reading and falling behind academically. Treatment for a reading disorder is possible with therapy and counseling.
  • - Chronic Pain
    • » Symptoms
    • Pain with no visible and discernible cause
    • Depression and anxiety
    • Reluctance to participate in social events
    • Drug abuse
    • A lack of ability to focus

    » Definition Chronic pain is any pain that extends beyond the expected healing time, or a persistent pain that is present for more than six months.
Prices
First session 8 GBP
Normal price (30 min.) 15 GBP
You save 8 GBP
FIRST SESSION (assessment)
(30 min.) 8 GBP
One2One rating: 5
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Daren Drysdale
Daren Drysdale

Daren Drysdale

Dublin, Ireland
Psychotherapist
About me

I specialise in helping people manage stress, anxiety, sleep and chronic pain (of various types).

Specialties
  • - Anxiety
    • » Symptoms
    • Nervousness
    • Feeling anxious
    • Worry

    » Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.
  • - Chronic Pain
    • » Symptoms
    • Pain with no visible and discernible cause
    • Depression and anxiety
    • Reluctance to participate in social events
    • Drug abuse
    • A lack of ability to focus

    » Definition Chronic pain is any pain that extends beyond the expected healing time, or a persistent pain that is present for more than six months.
Prices
Session
(60 min.)		 62 GBP
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Sue Peacock
Sue Peacock

Sue Peacock

Milton Keynes
Psychologist , Hypnotherapist
About me

The therapy I offer can be best understood as CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), hypnotherapy, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), relaxation therapy and coaching

Specialties
  • - Anxiety
    • » Symptoms
    • Nervousness
    • Feeling anxious
    • Worry

    » Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.
  • - Phobias
    • » Symptoms
    • Dread of certain objects
    • Extreme fear of certain situations
    • Shortness of breath
    • Fast heart rate
    • Irrational fears

    » Definition Phobias are an intense and persistent fear (usually irrational) of things, activities, or situations. Symptoms include anxiety, loss of breath, racing heart, as well as other physical and emotional signs. Treatment for phobias with counseling and therapy is recommended.
  • - Depression
    • » Symptoms
    • Concentration problems
    • Bad judgment or trouble making decisions
    • Fatigue and a general decrease of energy
    • Feelings of guilt and/or worthlessness
    • Extreme pessimism
    • Insomnia
    • Excessive sleeping
    • Irritability
    • Loss of interest in sex
    • Loss of interest in life
    • Eating problems
    • Physical pains
    • Suicidal thoughts
    • Suicide attempts

    » Definition Depression is defined as a mental state that causes extreme sadness, pessimism, and a loss of interest in life. Symptoms of depression include sleep problems, uncontrollable crying, loss of interest in life, as well as other physical and mental signs. Counseling and therapy are two recommended ways to get help with depression. While depression is a normal human state of mind, when it lasts for a long time or is very intense, it may be a sign of bigger problems.
  • - Weight Loss
    • » Symptoms
    • Safe ways to lose weight
    • Regaining weight
    • Dieting
    • Self-image

    » Definition Weight loss refers to a person attempting to achieve a more healthy weight. Life coaching can help a person learn how to more effectively tackle the problem of weight loss.
  • - Low Self-Esteem
    • » Symptoms
    • Low self-confidence
    • Low self-worth
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Withdrawal

    » Definition A person with a low self-esteem may be unable to lead a full and healthy life because of their problems with self-image and self-worth. Whatever the cause of the self-esteem issues, a life coach can help by providing practical tips and advice on how to overcome low self-esteem.
  • - Chronic Pain
    • » Symptoms
    • Pain with no visible and discernible cause
    • Depression and anxiety
    • Reluctance to participate in social events
    • Drug abuse
    • A lack of ability to focus

    » Definition Chronic pain is any pain that extends beyond the expected healing time, or a persistent pain that is present for more than six months.
Prices
Psychotherapy Session Subsequent
(60 min.)		 70 GBP
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Tracy Jones
Tracy Jones

Tracy Jones

Wrexham | Age: 41
Hypnotherapist
About me

If you’re looking for an open minded and caring approach to your health and wellbeing.

Specialties
  • - Infertility
    • » Symptoms
    • Anger
    • Guilt
    • Depression
    • Avoidance of intimacy

    » Definition Infertility refers to the inability to produce offspring. This may occur in a man or woman. Dealing with issues of fertility can be an emotional mine field for some. Therapy can help couples sort through all the issues related to infertility, no matter who is affected.
  • - Work Stress
    • » Symptoms
    • Calling in sick to work
    • Dreading going to work every day
    • Verbal lashing out at co-workers or bosses
    • Insomnia 
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Substance abuse
    • Burnout or breakdown

    » Definition Work stress is an intense emotional strain caused primarily by matter with a person's job. Because having a career - or even just a job - is so important, learning to deal with work stress is important so that it does not interfere with a person's ability to do their job.
  • - Work / Life Balance
    • » Symptoms
    • Too much work
    • Too much partying
    • Stress
    • Exhaustion
    • Interpersonal problems

    » Definition Achieving a proper balance between work and life is an important method to achieve happiness. Life coaching can help a person learn techniques and principles that will help with balancing life and work.
  • - Social Phobia
    • » Symptoms
    • Elevated blood pressure
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Fear of social situations
    • Nervousness
    • Substance abuse

    » Definition Social phobia is a constant and irrational fear of situations that may involve judgment or scrutiny by others. Social phobia is treatable with psychotherapy.
  • - Anxiety
    • » Symptoms
    • Nervousness
    • Feeling anxious
    • Worry

    » Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.
  • - Chronic Pain
    • » Symptoms
    • Pain with no visible and discernible cause
    • Depression and anxiety
    • Reluctance to participate in social events
    • Drug abuse
    • A lack of ability to focus

    » Definition Chronic pain is any pain that extends beyond the expected healing time, or a persistent pain that is present for more than six months.
Prices
First session 45 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 60 GBP
You save 15 GBP
Subsequent Hypnotherapy sessions
(60 min.) 45 GBP
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Jon Hinchliffe
Jon Hinchliffe

Jon Hinchliffe

Braintree | Age: 45
Hypnotherapist
About me

When you have a problem, do you want someone that can help you as a unique individual? Do you want someone that can help you through that issue and help you avoid similar problems in the future? I provide all this and a money back guarantee

Specialties
  • - School Deadlines and Exams
    • » Symptoms
    • Anxiety related to schoolwork and exacerbated by tests or papers and deadlines
    • Repeated headaches or stomachaches
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Reluctance to go to school or deal with any academic subjects

    » Definition Stress caused by school deadlines and exams are anxieties related to school and deadlines that many teens struggle with throughout their high school lives.
  • - Self Harming
    • » Symptoms
    • Anxiety, depression, or deep-seated emotional distress
    • A previous history of emotional abuse
    • Self-inflicted cuts or marks on the body
    • A sudden, repeated emergence of health problems and sickness that could be self-inflicted

    » Definition Self-harming is the act of inflicting physical damage on one’s body through methods like cutting, stabbing, poisoning, or burning without the intent to commit suicide.
  • - Sexual Issues
    • » Symptoms
    • Anxiety, anger, guilt or other emotions
    • Depression
    • Avoidance of intimacy in all forms
    • Failure to perform during sexual activity

    » Definition Sexual issues are problems that affect a man or woman's ability to function sexually. While there are a wide array of sexual issues that may cause relationship problems, there are also many forms of therapy that can help, no matter the specific problem.
  • - Grief or Loss
    • » Symptoms
    • Guilt
    • Sadness
    • Shock / Disbelief
    • Anger
    • Fear
    • Fatigue
    • Nausea,
    • Weight fluctuation

    » Definition Grief and loss are two powerful human emotions that cause intense sorrow when a person dies. Psychotherapy can help with all the emotional and physical symptoms that sometimes accompany loss and grief.
  • - Trauma
    • » Symptoms
    • Inability to talk
    • Blackout - memory loss
    • Acting automatically
    • Sleeplessness
    • Irritability
    • Anger
    • Limiting of life choices
    • Hopelessness

    » Definition Trauma is damage to a person's psyche (soul, mind) as a result of a traumatic event. There are various causes of trauma, but both therapy and counseling are recommended for treatment of all trauma related problems.
  • - Chronic Pain
    • » Symptoms
    • Pain with no visible and discernible cause
    • Depression and anxiety
    • Reluctance to participate in social events
    • Drug abuse
    • A lack of ability to focus

    » Definition Chronic pain is any pain that extends beyond the expected healing time, or a persistent pain that is present for more than six months.
Prices
Hypnotherapy
(120 min.)		 50 GBP
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