Stay Active
Movement is life, even if it is moving from the front door to the mailbox. Try to move a little more each day.
Social Support
Mental health depends on being around supportive, loving people. Do not isolate yourself. This will lead to more depression and pain.
Breathe
Slow, deep breaths can increase your focus and decrease your stress response, subsequently decreasing your pain.
Meditation and prayer
Both have been found to improve one’s mental and physical health.
Sleep
Getting adequate sleep is vital for mood and pain. Make sure you have good sleep hygiene. This includes having a sleep routine, limiting screen time, watching your caffeine intake, not engaging in upsetting conversations before bed, and writing down things you don’t want to forget.
COUNSELING
Finding a counselor that is a good fit for you may be very helpful in processing challenging thoughts and feelings and providing some guidance in teaching you interventions that may be helpful in managing your chronic pain, depression and anxiety.