Often an important aspect of psychological treatment after initial onset of pain, due to the losses that come with pain - things you can no longer do.
An issue that may need to be addressed for pain patients, as job loss or change of parental duties may result from pain - many patients question who they are if they cannot be the same person at work or at home as they saw themselves before the pain.
In most cases, pain limits your ability to drive, cook, work, clean, dress, and so on, and learning how to ask for and accept help can be a difficult hurdle to overcome. It can lead to resentment of family and friends, and frustration with the changes in these relationships - and psychotherapy can help address these issues of loss and change.
