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Paulo87 · 22. Nov 2021, 10:08

Hi I'm new here I have only just found out I have RA the pain I have every day is now mentally hurting me. I work involves heavy lifting and repetitive work day in day our I just don't know what to do

PeterJ · 22. Nov 2021, 10:16

Hello @Paulo87 and welcome to the community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that that will be your experience as well.

I understand that you have been diagnosed with RA and that it is getting you down. It is always difficult to adjust to new circumstances but the main thing is that you are now alone. Have you tried talking to your GP, or our Helpline team?

https://www.versusarthritis.org/get-help/

In the meantime have a look around our website and search and I've put a couple of links below you might find helpful.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/emotional-wellbeing/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/september/arthritis-and-depression-what-you-can-do-about-it/

Please do keep posting and let us know how you get on and I am sure others will connect with you and share their experiences and support as well.

With very best wishes

Peter (moderator)