When Pain Overwhelms the Self – Why We Need to Rethink Suffering #chronicpain

What happens when pain strips someone of their sense of agency, time, or even ownership of their body?

This short unpacks a groundbreaking study by Stilwell et al. (2025) and explains why the field must go beyond the narrative self to understand real suffering. As a clinician, it also highlights how ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) can support people in reclaiming their values and reconnecting to their sense of self—even when pain persists.

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