Most people describe pain as burning, stabbing, aching, throbbing or tight.
What if changing those qualities could actually influence how the pain is experienced?
In this video I explain one of my favourite evidence-based self-hypnosis techniques based on changing the way your brain represents discomfort.
If you’d like to learn the science behind it, together with several more practical techniques, I’ve written a detailed article here on this website: Self-Hypnosis for Pain Relief and if you’d prefer for me to guide you through pain reducing hypnosis processes, take a look at my hypnosis audio programme here: Pain Relief Hypnosis Audio Sessions.
I have noticed how much my conscious awareness of pain varies according to the situation. When I am dealing with a difficult situation or feel under attack in some way I can be aware of physical pain but barely, in the back of my mind, until the crisis is over. Then it comes more to the forefront of my mind. My brain seems to distract me from the lesser issue until it is safe to deal with it.
Interesting stuff.
Thank you for sharing this, it is a great illustration of how mindset and awareness can absolutely influence the experience of pain! Best wishes, Adam