In other words,pain is a symptom, not the root cause.
Pain, she explains, is a protective mechanism.
The nervous system’s primary job is survival.
This explains why pain often appears or intensifies in times of stress, anxiety, or trauma.
Stress can cause headaches, nervousness can lead to stomach pain, and sadness can bring tears.
Sachs teaches that these mind-body reactions extend further than most people realize.
A Harvard studybyMichael Donnino, M.D., on long COVID patients supports this.
The results were statistically significantthose who addressed their nervous system dysregulation saw an improvement in symptoms.
This study revealed that when people acknowledge and process their emotions, their pain often diminishes or disappears.
The words we use, both internally and externally, have power.
Affirmations can be helpful, but only if they feel true.
Instead of forcing positivity, Sachs encourages people to start by acknowledging their current state with honesty and self-compassion.
The takeaway
Healing from chronic pain is not about ignoring symptoms or dismissing medical conditions.
It’s about understanding the body’s signals and addressing the underlying emotional factors that contribute to pain.
