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Helpful links for understanding the relationship between pain and emotion

Helpful links to build your understanding of the relationship between pain and emotion

Hey there! It's often helpful to consult a variety of sources when learning something new, so here's a few helpful links that explain the relationship between pain and emotion. Do you want to read something informal, watch a nice video or dive into the science? You've come to the right place: There's something for everyone.

Video: A nice explanation of how chronic pain develops and what you can do about it

Video: How to release trapped emotions that cause pain

Blog: On how physical and emotional pain are intertwined

Academic blog: On the interactions between emotions and chronic pain

Scientific: Koechlin, H., Coakley, R., Schechter, N., Werner, C., & Kossowsky, J. (2018). The role of emotion regulation in chronic pain: A systematic literature review. Journal of psychosomatic research, 107, 38-45.

Scientific: Hamilton, N. A., Karoly, P., & Kitzman, H. (2004). Self-regulation and chronic pain: The role of emotion. Cognitive therapy and research, 28(5), 559-576.

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