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Psychological Symptom Imperative
Psychological symptom imperative is a term used to describe the need for physical symptoms created by a
psychological pain syndrome.
These symptoms are not random or haphazard, but are the direct and purposeful result of the causative psychological issues that have created the pain syndrome to begin with. Symptom imperative is the reason why so many patients either do not overcome their
chronic pain
or develop
back pain substitute symptoms
in response to successful treatment.

Psychological Symptom Imperative Causes
Psychosomatic pain
is generated by the subconscious mind to defend the individual from painful repressed memories, thoughts and feelings. The entire psychosomatic process is actually a protective mechanism designed to keep these emotionally charged issues well hidden within the deep recesses of the unconscious mind. Unfortunately, it is the nature of these issues to desire consciousness and therefore the subconscious mind must create an effective distraction to occupy the resources of the conscious mind. The distraction created is PAIN.
Psychological Symptom Imperative Continuation
Many patients are in long term care for coincidental
back pain scapegoat
conditions. This means that their pain has been
misdiagnosed
as coming from any number of
spinal abnormalities
that often exist, but rarely cause actual symptoms. In essence, the pain has been blamed on some completely innocent anatomical structure when in reality, the pain is completely
psychogenic.
This is the reason why most chronic pain patients NEVER
recover.
The underlying causative emotional issues have never been discovered or dealt with. They continue to exist despite many unsuccessful attempts at physical treatment. They continue to exist despite dozens of opinions from different doctors and complementary therapists. They continue to exist, causing havoc in the patient’s physical body, because no one, including the patient, gives them proper credit for being the source of any pain. The patient is often aware of sensitive psychological issues, but does not equate them with their physical symptoms in any way.
Psychological Symptom Imperative Advice
The issues causing psychosomatic pain will rarely go away on their own. More often, they will intensify and ebb, change and adjust, evolve and continue, ad nauseum. The reason psychological pain syndromes are so incredibly successful is anonymity. No one suspects the true reason for the pain, so it continues unhindered forever… FOREVER is a LONG, LONG TIME to be in PAIN!!! It is crucial to understand why your pain has not responded to treatment. It is vital to understand why you have not gotten better. It is key to comprehend the power of the subconscious mind. If you can do this, you can be PAIN FREE. Not for a short time, but forever pain free. Remember, FOREVER is a LONG, LONG TIME…
Psychological Symptom Imperative to Back Pain Home
3/8/07 Revised 9/27/09

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