["Living with chronic pain means fighting to remain positive"]

Abstract

Chronic pain has a significant impact on a patient's personal, professional and social life. Effective short- or medium-term resources exist, but patients nevertheless face a daily struggle to resist, to gain a little autonomy, to get out of bed, to suffer less. Support from family and friends, as well as trusting relationships forged with health professionals, are an essential resource. Testimony.

Keywords: adaptation; association; care pathway; chronic pain; douleur chronique; hypnose; hypnosis; parcours de soins.