#814 - Doctor Mike - Reacting To The Rise Of Anxiety, Microplastics & Antidepressants
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The Impact of Mental Health on Chronic Pain Perception
Chronic pain can significantly affect mental health. Pain perception is influenced by various factors, including conditioning ourselves to feel pain more often, heightened sensitivity due to expectations, and emotional state. Addressing mental health can decrease the perception of pain, even if the physical injury remains the same. Patients often question if it's all in their head, but it's about understanding that an unhealthy mental state can intensify pain. Therapy focusing on mental well-being and social relationships can be an effective treatment for chronic pain, highlighting the crucial connection between mental health and pain perception.
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