An investigation into stress-induced analgesia and pain during non-suicidal self-injury

摘要: The present study investigated the mechanisms of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and differences in experience pain during act. In particular, potential explanations as to why some individuals NSSI whereas others report an absence Of particular interest was impact dissociative experiences a history trauma on NSSI. A personalised, staged guided imagery methodology employed assess psychological psychophysiological reactions 20 with Furthermore, cold pressor test used investigate individual‟s responses painful stimuli. Unexpectedly, both who do not feel act experienced consistent pattern strength tension reduction following Additionally, when investigating stimuli NSSI, there were no significant threshold, tolerance or perception pain. When considering dissociation (n = 30), contrary hypothesis, frequency individuals‟ experiences. relationship between then 52 individuals. It found that lack reported significantly more childhood abuse trauma, higher levels neglect punishment, negative home environment than results add literature on, provide interesting insights into complex