Coping with MS pain in the long term: how to look after your mental health

Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39Living 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 asWhat chronic pain really means and how it affects the mindThe emotional challenges of living with persistent MS painHow psychological therapies such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness can helpPractical coping strategies, acceptance, and behaviour change techniquesIf you are living with long term MS and what to explore different approaches to cope with it psychologically, this is the episode for youEpisode notesPain and MS - info from the MS TrustTreating nerve pain in MS  - info from the MS TrustPain resources - info from the MS TrustMindfulness and MS - info from the MS TrustWellbeing and MS - information hub to help you support your emotional wellbeingResources mentioned by Dr Phil Simpson livewellwithpain.co.uk -  website with resources and informationpaintoolkit.org - focused on self management and has been created by an expert by experience flippinpain.co.uk-  focused on challenging misconceptions about pain problems.