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Can chronic pain cause anxiety?

codymama
codymama
I recently had total hip replacement and now I am recovery. Before surgery I could hardly walk and the pain was severe. The pain is much better now. When my leg hurts I can feel my anxeity rising. I am also bored which does not help. I am able to keep busy most of the day. Can anyone answer my question?
Thank you
Baelon
Baelon
I have fibromyalgia, and yes, chronic pain does flare up my anxiety. Like if I hurt a lot on one particular day, then that starts racing thoughts "Omg how will I get all my errands done today if I hurt or if I have to go home how will I do it tomorrow if I rest today," etc.
I don't know what to do about it, exactly. I'm still working on it. But I've found that taking one errand at a time mentally helps. Like if I have to go to Target I just focus on Target and not on the two errands after that until after I'm done at Target.
Pollybizz
Pollybizz
Being bored ramps up my anxiety big time. Doing anything, a good movie, funny movie if you are immobile or hurting, or walking even cleaning with music on helps me. Check out adventure guides weekly themes/suggestions. she has awesome ideas, and replies from all will help too.

Good luck!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
This fear of fear of pain is one of the most difficult techniques to manage, until you get your movement in motion plan.

With fibromyalgia, the pain travels, and it begins with motion, and it also disappears with motion. I have to put myself in the moment in order to move when the initial pain flare up ... because moving will release the pain naturally from the point it is at.

"Bored"...I have found myself replacing this dangerous word with something simple in order to change the pattern of thought.

I know with surgery, it's difficult to rest without wanting to do something, so one of the after care kits I got from some friends was drawing paper, pens, a book bag full of books, a list of times to call people just to check in (this gave a simple schedule).

Best wishes!
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