High levels of fear set the stage for neuroplastic pain. But the pain itself can start in different ways.
Neuroplastic pain can start with an injury or appear out of nowhere. The onset can be sudden or gradual. The pain can appear during a stressful time or when nothing particularly difficult is going on.
To demonstrate this, let’s look at three patients who developed pain in three different ways:
GRADUAL ONSET
Melanie grew up with a fearful mom and an anxious dad. As a result of her upbringing, she worried constantly.
If she went on a bad first date, she’d think, “What if I never meet anyone and I end up alone?”
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