Whatever the cause of physical pain, there are psychological strategies that can help to manage it. Experiencing physical pain is an understandably emotional time.  Pain can reduce our quality of life and affect our relationships. It has been proven that the intensity of pain is influenced by a person’s emotional and psychological state. Despite this, it is important to remember that the pain that a person is experiencing is very real, actually hurts and often results from a serious injury, disease or body wear and tear.

However, some people may experience physical pain that medical doctors cannot easily find a cause for. It is common that people can have a tendency to “somatise” emotions, which means that instead of feeling low, anxious or stressed, they may experience bodily sensation or pain. This is quite understandable, as depression and anxiety for instance, are not just emotional experiences but have a definite physical part to them also.

Psychological therapy, sometimes along with medical treatment, can help you learn new ways to manage pain and in many cases stop the pain altogether.

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