Symptoms in the Spotlight: The emotional impact of a pituitary condition

As part of 2026’s Pituitary Awareness Month theme, ‘Symptoms in the Spotlight’, this article covers the resources and support we have available to help you cope with the emotional impact of having a pituitary condition. You can find out more about our campaign here.

Blog posts and articles

Coping Emotionally

22nd March 2023

Wellbeing focus on Self-Esteem: The good, the bad and the fluctuating

31st January 2025

How to deal with difficult life events if you have a chronic condition

22nd October 2025

Relaxation

22nd March 2023

Sport and Physical Activity

22nd March 2023

Wellbeing focus: Communicating with your loved ones

13th January 2025

Relationships and Communication booklet

Relationships and Communication booklet

This booklet looks at how pituitary conditions can impact your relationships with yourself and others, and how you can manage this.

Purchase this booklet or download it for free

Psychological Support Hub

Psychological Support Hub

Have a look at our psychological support hub. Here you can find information and resources to help support your psychological wellbeing throughout your pituitary journey.

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Rareminds

Rareminds

We are currently offering two psychological support services with the charity Rareminds. The first is a 1-1 counselling service. The second is a group therapy programme. Please note you cannot sign-up for both the small group programme and 1-1 support.

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Webinars on emotional impact

Watch the webinars below on how to cope with the emotional impact of a pituitary condition. In these sessions we were joined by Dr Sue Jackson. Sue is an independent chartered psychologist and member of our medical committee.

In this webinar Sue discusses looking after your wellbeing during big life changes.

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In this webinar Sue discusses how to communicate with loved ones if you have a chronic health condition.

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In this webinar Sue discusses how to manage stress and wellbeing whilst living with a pituitary condition.

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Join our upcoming events for Pituitary Awareness Month 2026

Sleep, circadian rhythms and managing fatigue

06/10/2026

Join us for the chance to hear from Professor David Ray, Professor of Endocrinology at The University of Oxford.

Lived Experience Committee panel on managing symptoms of pituitary conditions

13/10/2026

Join us for the chance to hear from three of our lived experience committee members

Managing the more challenging symptoms associated with pituitary conditions

19/10/2026

Join us for the chance to hear from independent chartered psychologist Dr Sue Jackson

Living well with pain and headaches

22/10/2026

Join us for the opportunity to hear about how to life a happy, fulfilled life despite the pain.

Your pituitary awareness month stories on how to cope with the emotional impact of a pituitary condition

How I cope with fatigue and emotional overwhelm – Ali’s story of managing post-surgery macroadenoma symptoms

New beginnings and the power of friendship – Chrissy’s story of her acromegaly diagnosis and how she manages symptoms

My life on the other side of Cushing’s – Yasmin’s story of her diagnosis journey and how she manages her symptoms

Rebuilding my life and coping with appearance changes – Weronika’s story