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## [The Shocking Mental Effects of Chronic Pain](https://www.azpaindoctors.com/blog/the-shocking-mental-effects-of-chronic-pain)

by [AZ Pain Doctors](https://www.azpaindoctors.com/blog/author/azpd), on Dec 3, 2020, 9:15:00 AM

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Many patients with chronic pain find that it can affect their sense of optimism. They may feel trapped and hopeless and have a hard time feeling positive. Imagining a satisfying …

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