Life with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) can feel like a minefield of anxiety triggers. From receiving your diagnosis, to adjusting your daily life to cope with symptoms, to waiting for your next relapse, CIDP and its treatment can lead to medical trauma and ongoing anxiety.
But you can decrease CIDP anxiety with techniques to stay grounded when you’re dreading an appointment or the return of symptoms.
Beyond painful symptoms, losing independence can also contribute to anxiety in CIDP, says Nona Kocher, MD, a psychiatrist in private practice in Miami. “Experiencing difficulty with walking or doing daily tasks can make those with CIDP feel helpless or reliant on others, which can lead to negative feelings and emotions.” Your physical limitations may also prompt you to avoid social situations, leading to loneliness and emotional strain, says Dr. Kocher.
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