When we get hurt why is our reaction to touch/grab the area that hurts?
In: Other
A question like this doesn’t have a definitive answer. We can’t know what exactly lead to us do something like this, we can only spectate based on what we observe.
That a possible reason would be to put our attention to the injury to make us assess it and treat it in whatever way we might be able.
You feel it and assess it. Is it bleeding? Is there a large wound? Is there something continuing to injure you like some stinging insect or such?
So touching it assures your body it is being tended to and releases endorphins to ease the pain to allow you to do so with less pain to distract you but enough to ensure you know itnis still injured.
Latest Answers