Every patient with rheumatoid arthritis should be asked about appearance concerns. And if there is an appearance concern, this should be confronted, and hopefully the disabling effects of depression will be staved off.
Oh, and let's not forget: Make sure your doctor does not forget to treat the rheumatoid arthritis. That can go a long way to preventing deformities-and depression and disability.
Related Information:
Another Reason Why Stress is Bad for Us
Stress and Depression and Rheumatoid Arthritis
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