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Self-control and chronic headache

L Courey, M Feuerstein, C Bush

    Journal of Psychosomatic Research
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    This study found that individuals with high self-control reported less intense headache pain and used certain medications more often. Self-control may influence headache perception and management strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Neuroscience
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Headache disorders, including migraine, represent a significant global health burden.
    • Understanding psychological factors influencing pain perception is crucial for effective management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between self-control tendencies and the experience of headache pain.
    • To explore how self-control influences pain intensity, sensory dimensions, and medication use in headache sufferers.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 42 female participants with migraine or mixed headaches completed self-control and social desirability questionnaires.
    • Pain intensity, duration, disability, and medication intake were monitored over seven weeks using the McGill Pain Questionnaire and daily ratings.

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    Main Results:

    • A discriminant function correctly classified 71% of subjects as high or low self-control.
    • High self-control was associated with lower reported pain intensity and less focus on pain's sensory aspects.
    • High self-control individuals reported more frequent use of certain pain medications.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-control appears to be linked to a distinct pattern of headache pain experience and management.
    • The influence of social desirability on reported pain and self-control requires further investigation.