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The last few posts have discussed where pain is located in the brain and how close it is to other inputs such as touch, sensation, temperature regulation, and spatial awareness. That’s why we can “trick” or distract the brain and lessen pain. Studies have also shown physical and emotional pain share similar pathways. The brain… Continue reading Anger and Pain
Anger is a normal, healthy response to anything we feel may be putting us at risk. But with the pandemic, financial, employment, health and familial issues of the last two years, anger has become a perpetual emotion. And many of the ways we used in the past to decompress are no longer available, like getting… Continue reading How To Manage Anger
Anger is a natural response to chronic pain. The "why me?" Wondering how you're going to deal with it can seem overwhelming and endless. The persistent pain can make us feel edgy, ready to lash out over the slightest issue. Anger is a healthy reaction, but persistent anger, anger that hasn't been dealt with and… Continue reading Anger Feeds Pain
Why is everyone so angry? Everywhere I go, everywhere I look, I see angry people ready to explode. Don't get me wrong, anger is a normal, healthy emotion. It allows us to vent our frustration and blow off steam. But then we're meant to move on. Not allow it to fester, unresolved until it becomes… Continue reading Why Is Everybody So Angry?