Chronic pain doesn’t just hurt your body—it rewires how your brain processes emotions, leading to depression in 35-45% of those affected and anxiety disorders in up to 60% of cases. This connection runs deeper than simple frustration with physical limitations. When pain persists beyond three months, your nervous system remains in constant alert mode, flooding your body with stress hormones that directly alter brain chemistry and shrink regions responsible for mood regulation and decision-making.
Women experience this mental health impact differently than men, facing nearly double the rates of chronic pain conditions and …
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