Having a chronic illness like Arthritis and connective tissue diseases can be emotionally challenging and you may experience feelings including depression, anxiety, uncertainty, stress and fear.

Please find some resources below if you need some advice: 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds.aspx

https://www.versusarthritis.org/

https://www.nras.org.uk/emotions-relationships-and-sexuality

https://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/living-with-arthritis/emotional-wellbeing-and-arthritis