Why harmless sensations might hurt in individuals with chronic pain: About heightened prediction and perception of pain in the mind

In individuals with chronic pain harmless bodily sensations can elicit anticipatory fear of pain resulting in maladaptive responses such as taking pain medication. Here, we aim to broaden the perspective taking into account recent evidence that suggests that interoceptive perception is largely a con...

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Main Authors: Tanja Hechler, Dominik M Endres, Anna Thorwart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01638/full