Relationships

People living with pain often report loss of social roles, family disruption and conflict at home and work.

Pain and relationships

• Living with chronic pain can be an isolating and lonely experience. People living with chronic pain consider improved social outcomes as a high priority
• Social support is associated with better pain outcomes and less emotional distress³³
• To understand more about values based goals, access the Finding a way through resource on Turas

Potential strategies: 

• Consider utilising local social prescribing and community resources to develop social networks and connections
• Signposting to online resources e.g. NHS Inform
• Discuss values-based goals using a “what matters to me” or Realistic Medicine approach