The pain can be there all the time, or it may come and go. It can happen anywhere in your body. Chronic pain can interfere with your daily activities, such as working, having a social life and taking care of yourself or others. It can lead to depression, anxiety and trouble sleeping, which can make your pain worse. How do you deal with severe pain? Get some gentle exercise, breathe right to ease pain, read books and leaflets on pain, Counselling can help with pain, distract yourself, share your story about pain, The sleep cure for pain, keep in touch with friends and family, relax to beat pain.