How can a person with arthritis cope with it?
Coping skills can help you manage the changes arthritis can bring to your life. Pain, stress, and changes in roles and your physical appearance can cause depression and other strong feelings. Use mental exercises and things you enjoy doing to relieve stress. Talk about the changes arthritis brings and share your feelings with family and friends. Two pages in this article (self-help skills and taking charge of arthritis) offer specific suggestions for coping.