The MS Trust podcast
Our podcast brings together a range of voices from the MS community to cover all aspects of life with multiple sclerosis. We know that living with MS can be life changing and can feel overwhelming at times. That’s why we’re here with you at each stage of the journey.
Look, we know that we don’t have all the answers. But our podcast’s aim is to bring you the most up to date, trusted information from experts across the MS space including neurologists, therapists and researchers.
Plus, hosts Helena and Nick hear real-life experiences from the MS community and find out your tips, tricks and the things that make you tick. We pose your burning questions to our experts and find out the information that you really want to know.
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The MS Trust podcast
Coping with MS pain in the long term: how to look after your mental health
Living 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 as
- What chronic pain really means and how it affects the mind
- The emotional challenges of living with persistent MS pain
- How psychological therapies such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness can help
- Practical coping strategies, acceptance, and behaviour change techniques
If you are living with long term MS and what to explore different approaches to cope with it psychologically, this is the episode for you
Episode notes
- Pain and MS - info from the MS Trust
- Treating nerve pain in MS - info from the MS Trust
- Pain resources - info from the MS Trust
- Mindfulness and MS - info from the MS Trust
- Wellbeing and MS - information hub to help you support your emotional wellbeing
Resources mentioned by Dr Phil Simpson
livewellwithpain.co.uk - website with resources and information
paintoolkit.org - focused on self management and has been created by an expert by experience
flippinpain.co.uk- focused on challenging misconceptions about pain problems.