Arthritis

They don’t realize how hard it is…

… just to move.

They don’t realize how much effort it takes just to get out of bed in the morning.

They don’t realize how much effort it takes to get through your day with a smile.

They don’t realize that you have to take painful shots or pills to make your arthritis pain manageable. And sometimes… it still isn’t manageable.

Feeling down is all too common these days.

Are you tired and not entirely sure why? Maybe you’re not sure if it’s the disease, the depression because of your disease, drug side-effects, or just plain old lack of sleep because you’re worried about what tomorrow’s pain is going to do to your day.

You look at your joints. They’re still swollen. Will the swelling ever go down? Or maybe they have gone down a little, but not enough to make moving easy.

Tired of trying to make your friends understand what they simply can’t understand?

Tired of trying to get your spouse to help you without feeling like a burden for asking?

It’s embarrassing to ask for help. It’s one thing to ask once in a while, but it seems as though there is always something you need help with… because you’re too tired or it just hurts too much.

People just don’t get it.

They don’t get that “just” worrying about their finances is a luxury. “Just” stressing about job security, or income, would be so easy!

Is your worrying becoming overwhelming?

You can’t control your emotions anymore. You can’t control the tears.

I can help you gain control.

We can’t control the world around us, but we can learn to manage instability. We can find solutions, get out of “crisis mode,” and be productive.

I will help you identify your most difficult challenges.

We will identify those parts of your life most impacted by your arthritis. Is it managing stress and worry? Or managing your unsupportive boss? Or getting your friends to understand your needs? Or getting your spouse to help you without you feeling like you’re an imposition.

Once we identify your specific challenges, we will outline solutions.

These are treatment goals. Sometimes, solutions involve the world around you. You will learn to improve communication and learn how to advocate for yourself. Sometimes, the solutions involve your own feelings of self-worth and value. We will decide on the treatment goals together and make strategies for achieving change.

You CAN get where you want to go.

You may feel like arthritis is taking up more of your life than you want it to already, so why talk about it in therapy?

The truth is, therapy will help you address the feelings you have about your life and journey with illness. This process will free up space and energy, allowing you to focus on the more meaningful parts of your life, like relationships, work, and family.

Your arthritis shouldn’t hold you back and prevent you from enjoying your life and achieving your dreams.

Let’s embark on this journey of growth together. Call me today:
(310) 552-2033.