Yes. It's a natural occurrence when one self-devalues after not being able to perform a task as well as they were once able to. "Arthritis" is actually a healing process that, left alone, will result in stronger muscle or connective tissue. But unfortunately, at the first sign of it, people run to the doctor (or vet) in an attempt to intervene in the process, thus stifling and arresting the strengthening process through medications that interfere with the natural inflammation and fluid increase in the healing joint/muscle. If people only knew what it was, they would relax and let their body do its thing, and all would be well.

Yes. It's a natural occurance when one self-devalues after not being able to perform a task as well as they were once able to.