Pain catastrophising seems like a bad thing. So are you saying that trying the reverse is a good thing?
Do you know any strategies that you can recommend?
I was recommended cognitive behaviour therapy because I've tried almost all medications. I'm guessing that its something like what you're talking about.
Yes, decastrophising pain is a good thing based on empirical evidence and my personal experience.
Yes, cognitive behavioural therapy is a type of cognitive therapy. When administered correctly it will help. There are also useful resources on the web. I recommend this strategy. I can provide other strategies depending specifically on your etiology.
In addition, mere insight in the psychological interactions with somatic symptoms like pain gives you an edge in recovery over many chronic pain sufferers. You are a smart man to have asked this question. I was no...
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