Chpt 9 – Stress Biology Repair Guide – 2 of 6

Episode Summary

In today’s episode, we begin unpacking the five major influencers that shape your stress biology and pain experience, starting with coping mechanisms. Learn how your emotional responses, both healthy and toxic, can either soothe or amplify stress and pain. Discover the four common coping styles—emotion-focused, avoidance-focused, problem-focused, and social coping—and how to spot when they’re helping versus hurting. This is your first step toward mastering your stress biology for lasting pain relief!

Key Topics Covered

· Introduction to the five Stress Biology Influencers: coping mechanisms, five senses, blood glucose, posture, and health beliefs.

· Emotional coping styles significantly affect pain intensity and recovery.

· Overview of four coping styles: emotion-focused, avoidance-focused, problem-focused, and social coping.

· How each coping style can become toxic if taken too far.

· Importance of identifying and gently correcting unproductive coping strategies without self-judgment.

· A compassionate approach to self-awareness as a foundation for better stress and pain management.

Conversation Starter

Have you noticed a particular coping style you lean on during stressful times? Have you ever caught yourself sliding into a toxic version of it without realizing? Let’s reflect together—awareness is the first step toward real change.

Preview to Next Episode

Next time, we’ll dive into the second Stress Biology Influencer: your five senses! Learn how what you see, hear, smell, taste, and touch every day can directly impact your stress levels—and your pain. Don’t miss this fascinating exploration!

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Keywords

Stress biology, chronic pain management, emotional coping styles, pain coping strategies, toxic coping, emotion-focused coping, avoidance coping, problem-solving coping, social coping, stress influencers, pain neuroscience, chronic stress, mind-body healing, pain relief methods.

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From the book series: The Everyday Pain Guide

• Volume 1: Put Out the Fire

• Volume 2: Fix the Fire Damage