Along the lines of the recent “screaming in pain” question. Why, when in long-term pain, does it feel better or soothing to quietly moan? I’m talking aches, or chronic pain flairs, etc, rather than acute sudden pain. Does it have to do with lengthening exhalation duration?
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Not an expert, but I believe it’s the same as swearing.
Expressing our pain in a vocal way lets us distract ourselves and relieve a social need to express a need for help, whether or not someone can hear.
One of my newest cooks is learning English and when she burns herself she shouts “fuck” or “shit”.
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