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Attentional Distraction

Use distraction to reduce pain by engaging specific brain networks; examples given include reading a book, going for a walk, and spending time with friends and family, particularly in the community.

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So one is attentional distraction where you are distracting yourself from the thing that is causing pain. It clearly works in a lot of people.

huberman · Tools to Reduce & Manage Pain | Dr. Sean Mackey · Jan 15, 2024 · 1:02:39 · open ↗
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