Watching a loved one cope with chronic pain can be challenging. However, while you can't take away the discomfort, there are other ways to help — from helping them with their chronic pain treatment to supporting them emotionally. Here are some of the best strategies to help your partner through their pain. 

3 Tips for Helping Your Spouse Cope With Chronic Pain 

1. Research Their Condition 

If your partner’s pain has been attributed to a particular condition, do some research on it. Review articles from academic journals and seek out personal stories from patients with the same disease. This will help you gain a deeper understanding of what your spouse is going through, making it easier to empathize with their struggle. Consider researching chronic pain treatments that have proven effective as well — you might stumble across an alternative therapy that you can ask their primary care provider about. 

2. Rest Together 

Living with chronic pain can be as exhausting mentally as it is physically. When your partner’s symptoms flare up, he or she will probably have to stay home and rest. This may sound appealing to the average person on a busy day, but it can be depressing if you’re alone and in pain. If you have the time, consider keeping your spouse company during these flare-ups. Spending quality time together will work wonders for both your relationship and your spouse’s emotional well-being. 

3. Make Small Gestures

A gourmet coffee, a thoughtful card, a gentle massage—these gestures show how much you care. Living with chronic pain can make it hard to enjoy the little things in life. When patients are reminded of all that they have to be thankful for, though, it makes coping with their symptoms that much easier. 

If you or your partner are looking for chronic pain treatment, turn to the Ketamine Center of Connecticut. Located in Milford, CT, this practice specializes in ketamine infusion therapy, which has a variety of applications. Led by Dr. Gino Ang, a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist, this compassionate team is equipped to provide comprehensive pain management. Ketamine infusion therapy can also treat a broad range of mental illnesses. To see the list of conditions they help with — from postpartum depression to fibromyalgia — visit their website. Make an appointment to discuss chronic pain treatment for you or your spouse by calling (203) 701-6388.