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(Message started by: Melissa on May 4^th, 2006, 9:52pm)

Title: Research Shows Anticipating Pain Hurts
Post by Melissa on May 4^th, 2006, 9:52pm

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ya think???

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060504/ap_on_he_me/science_of_dread;_ylt=An9rR_9442Wv_yGp7CrnNBGs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3czJjNGZoBHNlYwM3NTE-

Title: Re: Research Shows Anticipating Pain Hurts
Post by Richr8 on May 4^th, 2006, 10:08pm

Interesting article. I must be an extreme dreader. I'm miserable for my entire cycle.

They got a cure for that?

Title: Re: Research Shows Anticipating Pain Hurts
Post by Carl_D on May 4^th, 2006, 10:25pm

on 05/04/06 at 21:52:57, Melissa wrote:

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ya think???

My thoughts exactly.

Rich, I think anyone who has CH is an extreme dreader while in cycle, especially chronics. I always used comedy or sick twisted humor as a diversion to the dread.

Peace,
Carl

Title: Re: Research Shows Anticipating Pain Hurts
Post by DonnaHar on May 4^th, 2006, 11:55pm

But in another light, anticipatory anxiety serves as a buffer between knowing what to expect and the surprise of what happens when you aren't expecting it.

The body needs the advance warning and the opportunity to adjust as opposed to the shock of surprise. We may dread what is about to happen, but at least we have had a chance to mentally prepare for the event.

Title: Re: Research Shows Anticipating Pain Hurts
Post by Jasmyn on May 5^th, 2006, 3:30am

This makes me wonder what chemicals are released when anticipating this pain? Do they help or hinder?

Title: Re: Research Shows Anticipating Pain Hurts
Post by KingOfPain on May 5^th, 2006, 5:23am

From the article at Mel's link:

"The National Institute on Drug Abuse funded the research. What's the link between dread and drug use? It's indirect, but now that scientists know how healthy people's brains anticipate unpleasant consequences, future studies can compare how drug abusers process such information".

How about let's say...spending that effort and money into Cluster Headache research?

Oh, that's right, we only make up roughly 1% of the population. Why waste time and money trying to help those suffering from the worst pain known to man?

Drug abusers [self-inflicted idiots] are a much higher priority.

::)

*Good catch Mel. Thanks.

Title: Re: Research Shows Anticipating Pain Hurts
Post by Dragnlance on May 5^th, 2006, 12:22pm

so, are they trying to tell me it is all in my head and if I didnt anticipate the railroad spike in my head that it wouldnt be there? [smiley=huh.gif]

Title: Re: Research Shows Anticipating Pain Hurts
Post by floridian on May 5^th, 2006, 1:14pm

Anticipating pain hurts. So does watching America's Funniest Home Videos.