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Living with persistent MS-related pain isn’t just a physical challenge it can take a big toll on your emotional wellbeing and mental health too. In this episode, we explore the psychological impact of chronic pain.

We are joined by Dr Phillip Simpson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of NHS experience, and Heather Daly, who shares her personal journey of living with MS and chronic pain, as we explore topics such as

• What chronic pain really means and how it affects the mind
• The emotional challenges of living with persistent MS pain
• How psychological therapies such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness can help
• Practical coping strategies, acceptance, and behaviour change techniques

If you are living with long term MS and what to explore different approaches to cope with it psychologically, this is the episode for you

Episode notes

• Pain and MS - info from the MS Trust
• Treating nerve pain in MS - info from the MS Trust
• Pain resources - info from the MS Trust
• Mindfulness and MS - info from the MS Trust
• Wellbeing and MS - information hub to help you support your emotional wellbeing

Resources mentioned by Dr Phil Simpson

livewellwithpain.co.uk - website with resources and information

paintoolkit.org - focused on self management and has been created by an expert by experience

flippinpain.co.uk- focused on challenging misconceptions about pain problems.