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Chronic pain as a third pathologic emotion.

D W Swanson

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |February 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Chronic pain may be a neuropsychologic event, similar to anxiety and depression. This perspective helps understand pain through neurochemical and emotional correlates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Psychology
    • Pain Research

    Background:

    • Chronic pain lacks clear objective findings.
    • Existing theoretical models are insufficient.
    • A new perspective is needed for understanding chronic pain.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a neuropsychologic model for chronic nonprogressive pain.
    • To categorize chronic pain alongside emotional states like anxiety and depression.
    • To explore neurochemical correlates of these conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized general systems theory.
    • Employed analogical reasoning.
    • Compared acute and chronic pain with fear, anxiety, grief, and depression.

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    Main Results:

    • Chronic pain is hypothesized as a neuropsychologic event.
    • Emotional states share neurochemical underpinnings with pain.
    • Analogies highlight similarities between pain and emotional responses.

    Conclusions:

    • Chronic pain can be understood as a neuropsychologic phenomenon.
    • Neurochemical correlates offer a framework for understanding pain and emotions.
    • This model provides a novel approach to chronic pain management.