

How Do I Teach My Brain to Deactivate My Pain?
13 snips Aug 25, 2021
Alan and Alon discuss how to teach your brain to turn off the fear of chronic pain by introducing corrective experiences and setbacks. They provide real life examples with pain sufferers Sue and Christie. Discover how interpreting sensations differently, paying attention with less effort, and exploring somatic tracking can help alleviate pain and fear.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Sue's Pain
- Sue's heightened sensitivity to sensations stems from interpreting them as dangerous.
- The key is not reducing sensation intensity, but reinterpreting them as safe.
Fear and Pain
- Fear fuels chronic pain by making the brain interpret sensations as dangerous.
- Overcome fear through exposure to the feared stimulus, like public speaking or spiders.
Azalea's Shots
- Alon's daughter, Azalea, needed growth hormone shots but feared needles.
- Through repeated positive experiences, her fear decreased, and now shots are routine.