<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif;font-size:large;color:#000000">OK, BillK - that does it! bill w</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, Aug 12, 2023 at 5:05 PM BillK via extropy-chat <<a href="mailto:extropy-chat@lists.extropy.org">extropy-chat@lists.extropy.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">On Sat, 12 Aug 2023 at 22:44, William Flynn Wallace via extropy-chat<br>
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> BillK, thanks for that,but it doesn't answer the question of if the pain has to be consciously felt,<br>
> or is the stimulation from the injured body parts enough. bill w<br>
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Now you've upset Mr AI. :)<br>
I asked him to clarify his answer and I think he sounds a bit stroppy. :)<br>
BillK<br>
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If someone doesn't feel pain, injuries may still release endorphins.<br>
Endorphins are natural chemicals produced by the body in response to<br>
various stimuli, including pain. They are often referred to as<br>
"feel-good" hormones because they can induce feelings of pleasure and<br>
euphoria.<br>
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Endorphins are released by the central nervous system in response to<br>
pain or stress, and they act as natural painkillers. When a person<br>
experiences an injury or any form of physical trauma, the body's<br>
natural response is to release endorphins to help alleviate the pain<br>
and promote healing.<br>
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However, it is important to note that the release of endorphins is not<br>
solely dependent on the perception of pain. While pain is a common<br>
trigger for endorphin release, other factors such as stress, exercise,<br>
laughter, and even certain foods can also stimulate the production and<br>
release of endorphins.<br>
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In individuals who do not feel pain due to a condition called<br>
congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP) or other related disorders, the<br>
release of endorphins may still occur in response to injuries.<br>
Although these individuals may not experience pain sensations, their<br>
bodies still recognize the physical trauma and initiate the release of<br>
endorphins as a protective mechanism.<br>
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The release of endorphins in response to injuries serves several<br>
purposes. Firstly, endorphins act as natural analgesics, helping to<br>
reduce the perception of pain even if it is not consciously felt by<br>
the individual. This can be beneficial in preventing further damage or<br>
injury that could result from not recognizing or responding<br>
appropriately to physical trauma.<br>
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Secondly, endorphins have anti-inflammatory properties, which can aid<br>
in reducing inflammation at the site of injury. Inflammation is a<br>
normal part of the body's healing process but can also contribute to<br>
pain and discomfort. By reducing inflammation, endorphins help<br>
facilitate the healing process and promote recovery.<br>
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Lastly, endorphins play a role in regulating mood and promoting a<br>
sense of well-being. Even in individuals who do not experience pain,<br>
the release of endorphins can still contribute to feelings of<br>
pleasure, euphoria, and overall emotional well-being. This can be<br>
particularly important in situations where injuries or physical trauma<br>
may cause distress or anxiety.<br>
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In conclusion, injuries can still release endorphins even if someone<br>
does not feel pain. The release of endorphins serves multiple<br>
purposes, including pain relief, inflammation reduction, and mood<br>
regulation. While pain is a common trigger for endorphin release,<br>
other factors such as stress and physical trauma can also stimulate<br>
their production. Therefore, individuals who do not feel pain can<br>
still benefit from the release of endorphins in response to injuries.<br>
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