Chronic pain have an impact not only on the life of the person with pain, but on their family and friends as well. Pain can have a significant change on the emotional state of an individual. A once happy and outgoing individual can become depressed, angry and moody. The emotional and physical...

Chronic pain can put a strain on all relationships. One of the relationships that can feel the most stress as a result is romantic relationships, including marriages. Partners, spouses, fiancés and friends often feel helpless as they watch the one they love suffer from chronic pain. Partner often...

Chronic pain affects all parts of an individual's life, including activities of daily living. This means that pain can get in the way of everything from showering, dressing and other personal hygiene issues, preparing meals, and mobility.

For individuals who are living with chronic pain, having a strong support network that they can turn to when they need something (emotional support, physical support, ect), is just as important as a good pain management plan.