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We CANNOT Heal By Keeping Our World Small

The Mind-Body Couple

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Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Pain and Fear

Exploring the impact of chronic pain on individuals and how it leads to a shrinking of one's world as a coping mechanism. Speakers discuss personal experiences of avoidance behaviors, setting boundaries, and the brain's natural tendency to avoid discomfort. Emphasizing the cycle of fear, symptom perpetuation, and strategies for healing by overcoming fear and gradually exposing oneself to feared things.

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