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How to support a friend with chronic pain without losing the friendship

My best friend got into a bad accident six months ago and still has severe nerve pain, and I want to be there for her but I don't know what helps anymore — she says I treat her differently now and she's right, but I'm scared of saying the wrong thing or pushing too hard when she's hurting.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The fear of causing more pain can create a distance that hurts more than the original injury.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Pain — acute and chronic management?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.