Anxiety
Anxiety and chronic pain can create a cyclic nature, in that one predisposes a person to the other. Certain signs of anxiety, such as catastrophizing, insomnia and hyper vigilance can play a role in chronic pain and overall mental health.
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If your heart is racing, hands are sweaty, and muscles are tense, you may be experiencing anxiety. Anxiety is a state of worry and nervousness which triggers the "fight or flight" nervous system-the sympathetic nervous system. Once triggered, these nerves tell many organs in the body what to do in order to prepare for fleeing from danger or…
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