Dissolving Pain: Simple Brain-training Exercise... -

When in pain, the brain tends to obsessively narrow in on the sensation, treating the painful body part as separate from the "self" (e.g., "I want to get rid of this pain"). This intensity actually reinforces the pain signal.

The exercise is based on a specific cognitive state called . This is a relaxed, inclusive form of awareness that contrasts with the "narrow-objective" focus typically triggered by pain. Dissolving Pain: Simple Brain-Training Exercise...

The goal is to shift to a "diffused" state where you become aware of a wide array of sensations simultaneously (not just the pain) and an "immersed" state where you mentally "connect" with the pain rather than fighting it. How to Practice the "Dissolving Pain" Exercise When in pain, the brain tends to obsessively