Conclusion
It can be very difficult to stay positive and optimistic when you are in constant pain due to arthritis, and negative thoughts and emotions can easily become more and more frequent, impacting your physical and mental health. Combat the lack of optimism pain causes by making a conscious effort to keep a positive mindset, having a support system you can rely on, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Rather than letting the pain suck you into a hole of darkness, take advantage of opportunities that will keep you busy and focused on the good that life does still have to offer. You may not ever be able to diminish the pain from osteoarthritis, but you can learn to control how it affects you.
