| Abstrakt: |
We document definitions of and relationships between pain, stress, and suffering while also reflecting on our own diverse training and experiences. Recognizing a range of causes and interpretations, we differentiate between maladaptive and adaptive forms of pain, stress, and suffering. Measures and identifiers of pain often rely on quantifiable measures, while suffering demands a greater attention to perceptions of self-understanding. Engaging with pain, stress, and suffering means considering how the mind and brain work together in processing and articulating moments of physical agony, heightened anxiety, and unbridled grief, as well as the stories we tell ourselves about these experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
