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Originally Posted by suzy_99 pain can be overcome with hypnosis. There are documented cases of people having actual surgery while hypnotized and I know this because I am a psychology major. Hypnotism is also a very effective pain killer if it is used correctly. It is especially effective when |
But this is the power of the human mind, not the animal mind. In zen training you learn something similar, look at things like Yoga which is at least known and practiced by some in the west.
Pain is a sensation, hence it is 'real'. Yes, part of the reaction to pain is socialized, in a warrior-type society (ie. some native american tribes) the reaction might be to ignore it, whereas in our modern society the common reaction is to go to see a doctor or take an over-the-counter painkiller. Whereas an animal in pain will nearly always react in a predictable way.