{"id":117517,"date":"2023-11-06T22:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T02:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=117517"},"modified":"2023-11-13T16:57:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T20:57:54","slug":"psychosomatic-pain-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/psychosomatic-pain-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best 4 Psychosomatic Pain Treatment Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What are the best psychosomatic pain treatment strategies? How can you heal emotion-driven chronic pain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psychosomatic pain treatment involves learning to identify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/repressed-emotions-feelings\/\">repressed emotions<\/a> and reflect on them in moments of pain. By learning how to do this, you can decrease the appearance of your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about how to heal from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/psychosomatic-disease\/\">psychosomatic illness<\/a> by reading more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-treat-psychosomatic-pain\">How to Treat Psychosomatic Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it can be challenging to \u201cjust change\u201d your mindset around your pain, here are four more concrete psychosomatic pain treatment strategies to try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-overcome-your-brain-s-distractive-tactics\">1) Overcome Your Brain\u2019s Distractive Tactics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you experience pain, deliberately focus your attention on your emotions<\/strong>. This can be difficult because pain is such an effective distractor, and because your mind is so resistant to acknowledging or processing your repressed emotions. However, you have to fight against your brain\u2019s natural tendencies and redirect your attention to the source of the problem. When pain arises, ask yourself: \u201cWhat rage or other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-difficult-emotions\/\">difficult emotion<\/a> am I unconsciously experiencing right now?\u201d In dealing with pain from migraines, some found that this question alone could provide some immediate relief from pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: It might feel unnatural to disregard your physical pain. Pain, after all, is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/anxiety-another-name-pain\/202106\/the-gift-acute-pain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an adaptive response that developed to help us survive<\/a>. However, this applies to <em>acute pain<\/em>, an immediate feeling of pain that occurs in response to a potentially harmful stimulus. This method deals with <em>chronic pain<\/em>, which, according to experts, has no survival value. As you employ these strategies, it\u2019s important to distinguish between chronic pain\u2014which is a distraction from your emotions\u2014and acute pain\u2014which is a necessary survival mechanism that you shouldn\u2019t ignore.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-make-a-list-of-the-sources-of-your-repressed-emotions\">2) Make a List of the Sources of Your Repressed Emotions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create a list of all the pressures you feel in your life<\/strong>, because these form a large portion of your rage. Also, consider what aspects of your childhood may have instilled some residual anger in you. Write out all the things that worry you or stress you out, then identify which ones are within your control and which ones aren\u2019t. For those that are within your control, take some action to resolve them. For those that aren\u2019t, accept them as reality, but refuse to let them cause you further pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: If you need additional help coping with and accepting the sources of your anger, consider a treatment like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/rational-emotive-behavior-therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>rational emotive therapy<\/em><\/a>. This method focuses on helping you deal with emotions in a healthy way through strategies like improving social skills and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/nvc-conflict-resolution\/\">conflict resolution<\/a> skills, reframing troubling events, humor, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/eckhart-tolle-meditation-mindfulness\/\">meditation<\/a>. The treatment has a particular emphasis on acceptance, which could make it especially well-suited to people who struggle with accepting the stressors beyond their control.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-communicate-with-your-brain\">3) Communicate With Your Brain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk directly to your brain. <strong>Tell it that you know what it\u2019s trying to do and you know it\u2019s just a harmless distraction.<\/strong> You might even shout if it feels better to do so. You can also explicitly order your brain to increase its circulation to the affected muscles. Research supports the idea that you can communicate directly with your brain in this way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: While talking to or shouting at your brain may help you confront its distractive tactics, it\u2019s important to avoid slipping into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/stop-negative-self-talk\/\">negative self-talk<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/self-talk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The way you talk to yourself<\/a> can have a direct impact on your self-esteem, mental health, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/an-internal-locus-of-control\/\">sense of control<\/a>, and your pain levels. So, treat yourself with compassion as you communicate with your brain to tell it to stop distracting you or increase your blood flow.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-make-time-to-reflect\">4) Make Time to Reflect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set aside time each day to reflect on your pain and its purpose. <strong>Curing your TMS pain requires a conscious effort that you have to make time for<\/strong>, especially if you\u2019re a particularly busy person (and people with the personality traits that tend to accompany TMS are often very busy people).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Research shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2018\/07\/how-to-focus-on-whats-important-not-just-whats-urgent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">people tend to prioritize tasks with close deadlines<\/a> over more important tasks with less immediate deadlines. Even though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-care-for-your-body\/\">caring for your body<\/a> is extremely important, this method may be difficult to implement because it doesn\u2019t have a clear deadline. To help you prioritize it, consider adding a designated time slot to your schedule every day to work on your TMS, and try to eliminate other tasks you don\u2019t need to do in order to free up more time in your day.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-don-t-need-to-do\">What You Don\u2019t Need to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also some things you <em>don\u2019t <\/em>need to do to treat your pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-try-to-change-your-personality\">Don\u2019t Try to Change Your Personality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the personality traits listed earlier in the guide tend to correlate with TMS, <strong>you can\u2019t and shouldn\u2019t change <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/your-genius\/\">who you are<\/a><\/strong>. Curing your pain is a matter of accepting these aspects of yourself, not altering them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: While the general understanding at the time that this theory originated was that personality couldn\u2019t be changed, more recent research has shown that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityofcalifornia.edu\/news\/can-you-change-your-personality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">it <em>is<\/em> possible to alter personality traits<\/a>. It\u2019s not easy, though, and usually requires a lot of time and effort. Unless your personality traits are causing other problems in your life, your energy may be better spent accepting your traits than changing them.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-try-to-eliminate-stress-from-your-life\">Don\u2019t Try to Eliminate Stress From Your Life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pressure leads to pain, and stress leads to pressure. Eliminating stress from your life is impossible, so <strong>make it your goal to change how you process and express stress.<\/strong> This way, you can keep it from causing rage to accumulate in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-unconscious-mind\/\">unconscious mind<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In addition to these tips, experts offer plenty more advice on how to keep stress from ruling your life. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/stress\/social-support-for-stress-relief.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strong social support is particularly important<\/a>\u2014research shows that support from others reduces your body\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/stress-response-in-the-body\/\">stress response<\/a> to difficult situations. Other people can also help comfort you when you <em>are <\/em>feeling stressed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/click-here-happiness\/202001\/how-relieve-manage-and-overcome-stress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reducing stress where it\u2019s possible can also help<\/a>. If your job is stressing you out, consider a job change or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/asking-people-for-help\/\">asking others for help<\/a>. If you find yourself in a state of unusually high stress, try taking a break by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/turning-straw-gold\/201901\/7-ways-survive-flare-when-you-re-chronically-ill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">postponing tasks you don\u2019t have to do right now<\/a>, and engage in self-care and non-stressful activities.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-try-to-change-your-lifestyle\">Don\u2019t Try to Change Your Lifestyle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drastic lifestyle changes are often impossible or unsustainable, and usually, <strong>the goal in pain treatment is to return to the activities you enjoy<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your pain has gotten better, eliminate the fear you have of exercise, recreation, or the other things you\u2019ve been told by doctors to avoid. Fear of injury keeps your attention focused on your body, but because your pain is emotionally induced, you don\u2019t need to worry about hurting yourself. However, experts suggest waiting a few weeks after you\u2019ve accepted the TMS diagnosis before you resume your physical activities. While exercising won\u2019t cause damage, if your pain is still at a high level, you\u2019ll likely have trouble keeping your mind off of it while you\u2019re doing these activities. Therefore, it\u2019s better to give your brain time to rewire itself and wait for the stress-associated pain to abate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Research supports the suggestion that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/navigating-pain-management\/202011\/chronic-pain-central-sensitization-and-physical-therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chronic pain rewires the brain<\/a>. In a process called <em>central sensitization<\/em>, the brain continues to perceive pain in the absence of a painful stimulus. This is because the brain has adapted to react to <em>potentially<\/em> painful stimuli, so eventually even something like a gentle touch can feel agonizing. Gradually returning to normal activities can reteach the brain to respond normally to stimuli. However, because this process takes time, doing too much too quickly can increase pain, suggesting that it\u2019s important to take your time.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exercise-overcome-your-tms-symptoms\">Exercise: Overcome Your TMS Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider how TMS might be manifesting in your life, and how you could use this advice to treat their effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Identify a symptom you\u2019ve been experiencing that doesn\u2019t seem to have a clear cause. How does this symptom manifest? This might include pain, gastrointestinal issues, allergies, dizziness, and so on.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Use this advice to identify the root cause of this symptom. What emotions are you repressing that could be causing it? What pressures could be causing these emotions?<\/li><li>Now that you\u2019ve identified a potential cause of your symptom, write what you can do about it. If this is a stressor that\u2019s within your control, make a plan for how you\u2019ll reduce its impact. If you\u2019re experiencing a lot of job pressure, for example, consider how you might ask for additional support from your coworkers or boss. If the stressor is beyond your control, acknowledge it, but resolve to stop letting it cause physical symptoms in you.<\/li><li>Make a plan for what you\u2019ll do the next time you experience this symptom. This might include telling your brain that you know it\u2019s just distracting you with physical symptoms and using your brain\u2019s power to overcome them. For example, you might need to command your brain to increase blood flow to a certain area, or tell it to stop distracting you with stomach problems. Remember this for when the symptom recurs.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the best psychosomatic pain treatment strategies? How can you heal emotion-driven chronic pain? Psychosomatic pain treatment involves learning to identify repressed emotions and reflect on them in moments of pain. By learning how to do this, you can decrease the appearance of your symptoms. 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