Chronic Pain and Chronic Depression: Ending A Vicious Cycle
Did you know that the many people suffering from depression are also dealing with some form of chronic pain? One study found that an average of 60% of depressed subjects also reported chronic pain symptoms. This raises the question: Are the two related? Research suggests there may be a meaningful overlap between depression and chronic pain including shared brain pathways involved in pain perception, stress, and mood regulation. Let’s take a closer look at chronic…
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