Shrinkle #44 · Body and stress · 4 letters
Pain and the mind
Pain is not only a signal from the body; the brain also shapes how much something hurts. Stress, worry, poor sleep and low mood can all turn pain up, while calm and rest can turn it down.
In the room
Pain psychologists teach skills like pacing activities and relaxation. This does not mean pain is 'all in your head'; it can make pain easier to live with.
Something a client might say
“My back always aches worse in weeks when work is stressing me out.”
An illustrative line, not a real client.
Related ideas
Chronic pain · Mind-body connection · Pacing
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