How The Gate Control Theory (GCT) Integrated Psychology Into Our Understanding Of Pain?

The last time I was in pain was in July 3rd, 2016 when I dislocated my left shoulder. It was the Fourth of July Holiday weekend and it happened in the morning when I slipped in the shower tub while taking a shower. The pain I experienced was a sharp pain like a knife that had stabbed me. I did not yell but I could not move my shoulder and I started to worry. I did not want to create a panic because my wife was pregnant and in her early stages of pregnancy (first trimester). She had asked me if I was fine since she heard a bump. I replied that I was fine and it was just the shampoo that fell. Then, I finished my shower and it was a painful shower. I got out slowly and wore some shorts and a shirt. I called my brother and asked him if he can
Ogden, J. (2017) explains in Unit 5 that the gate control theory (GCT) integrated psychology into the traditional biomedical model of pain, not only to describe the role for physiological causes and interventions, but to allow for psychological causes and interventions as well. Ogden, J. (2017) mentioned “GCT introduced psychology into our understanding of pain. Over recent years this has been elaborated upon by focusing on the role of learning, emotions, cognitions and behavior.” Pain from my dislocated shoulder allowed me to experience anxiety when I was in the shower tub. I had to breathe and gain control of the situation. At the moment, I was experiencing acute pain and thus my anxiety was at that moment. I know that once my shoulder returns to its place, my pain will go away and everything will be fine. My pain was treatable with physical therapy to regain strength and rebuild my shoulder muscles. A relaxation method with the aim to reduce anxiety and stress will decrease pain and treat it. Another pain treatment is the cognitive approach, which involves factors like attention diversion (where the patient is encouraged not to focus on the pain) and imaginary (to have positive and pleasant
(2012), blogging promoted accountability to oneself and others. Blogging also created opportunities for making meaning and gaining insights from illness experience, which encouraged a sense of purpose and furthered the understanding of patients’ illness. Research suggested that blogging about chronic pain and illness may decrease a sense of isolation and increase a sense of purpose. Ressler et al. (2012) stated “chronic pain and illness may have an isolating effect on individuals, changing their perceived roles in society and challenging their ability to find meaning in life and their illness. Creating connections between the world of the sick and world of the well can be important in the positive psychosocial functioning of individuals.” I agree with the author because I saw a blog about people who had multiple shoulder or knee dislocations. I had previous shoulder dislocations in my life and thus I am careful with any physical activities since I always have fear that my shoulder might dislocate anytime and anywhere. I realized that I was not the only person with the shoulder dislocation issue. There are over 100,000 American adults that have the same issue and they discuss their experiences as well as how they cope with the dislocations online. I think that blogging about chronic pain and illness gives the sense that one is not alone. There are similar patients. Once that connection is made, the person will be able to cope better with the