The Comparison of self-compassion, anxiety and depression in patients with chronic pain and normal people

 Aims and background: Chronic pain disease is one of the most common problems in today’s society, which causes heavy medical costs and has a negative impact on a person’s performance, and psychological issues are one of the most important factors in exacerbating and perpetuating chronic pain. The aim of this study was to compare self-compassion, anxiety and depression in these patients. Material & Methods: The present study is a causal-comparative study, for which 104 people with chronic pain and 104 healthy individuals were selected. After collecting the data, independent groups were tested by using T-test. Results: The results showed that there is high anxiety and depression and low self-compassion among patients with chronic pain. Conclusion: Therefore, it could be concluded that these psychological components play a role in exacerbating and continuing chronic pain, and these dimensions should be emphasized in treatment programs.