The Gate Control and Specificity Theory were the two main descriptions relating to pain perception. Specificity was found much earlier, than Gate Control. Specificity revolves around the idea that every stimulus has a corresponding receptor. With the introduction of the cell theory, it determined that there are different sensory neurons for different stimuli. The pain fibers lead to a designated pain pathway. This was further researched and a new determination was made that the receptors must reach a specific energy to cause stimulation. The Gate Control Theory is based on the experimental evidence made for the Specificity Theory. This proposed that the signals made from stimulation were transmitted to three parts of the body, the substantia
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Depression is so common among patients with chronic pain that it has been labeled as depression-pain syndrome, suggesting that the two issues often coincide with each other and will likely respond to factors the same ways. This has become a major issue among practitioners in that it has been difficult to diagnose depression separate from a mere reaction to pain (Bair, Robinson, Katon, & Kroenke 2003). Anxiety has symptoms commonly associated with it that allow it to be an easier issue to diagnose, such as panic attacks. Because people have a hard time dealing with the fact that they are in pain and can’t continue with business as usual, they become on edge, making anxiety the most common type of psychological issue present with pain (McWilliams, Goodwin, & Cox 2004). Mr. Bacon personally has been experiencing both depression and anxiety because of his current relationship he is having with his wife. She doesn’t approve of the decisions that he has been making lately and has been distancing herself from him to avoid arguments. The lack of intimacy and support between the two would cause a poor reaction in his mental health as well as …show more content…
Adaptive coping is a productive strategy that works to resolve a situation, can produce long-term positive results, and can help someone manage a chronic illness. Active coping is defined as any strategy that is characterized by actively seeking resources to solve the situation. According to Clarke (2006), there are two classes of coping that represent active coping. First is problem-focused coping, which includes problem solving, information seeking, and problem-focused support. The second is engagement coping, which included problem-solving, emotional expression, and support seeking. Lastly, there is avoidant coping, which is extremely common. This includes denial and does not lead to positive outcomes, as the stress is manifested in some other kind of
Depression is so common among patients with chronic pain that it has been labeled as depression-pain syndrome, suggesting that the two issues often coincide with each other and will likely respond to factors the same ways. This has become a major issue among practitioners in that it has been difficult to diagnose depression separate from a mere reaction to pain (Bair, Robinson, Katon, & Kroenke 2003). Anxiety has symptoms commonly associated with it that allow it to be an easier issue to diagnose, such as panic attacks. Because people have a hard time dealing with the fact that they are in pain and can’t continue with business as usual, they become on edge, making anxiety the most common type of psychological issue present with pain (McWilliams, Goodwin, & Cox 2004). Mr. Bacon personally has been experiencing both depression and anxiety because of his current relationship he is having with his wife. She doesn’t approve of the decisions that he has been making lately and has been distancing herself from him to avoid arguments. The lack of intimacy and support between the two would cause a poor reaction in his mental health as well as …show more content…
Adaptive coping is a productive strategy that works to resolve a situation, can produce long-term positive results, and can help someone manage a chronic illness. Active coping is defined as any strategy that is characterized by actively seeking resources to solve the situation. According to Clarke (2006), there are two classes of coping that represent active coping. First is problem-focused coping, which includes problem solving, information seeking, and problem-focused support. The second is engagement coping, which included problem-solving, emotional expression, and support seeking. Lastly, there is avoidant coping, which is extremely common. This includes denial and does not lead to positive outcomes, as the stress is manifested in some other kind of