Thread: I was hit by a car and have questions about pain
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Old 07-13-2013, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsD View Post
Yes, it can be confusing, that is for sure.
I agree with that!

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This is a definition of mirror neurons:
http://www.bodyinmind.org/is-mirror-...re-directions/
I think there has been an error; that's the same link as above, and it is a description of mirror therapy -- not mirror neurons.

There are many articles about mirror neurons -- it seems to be a hot, albeit controversial, topic

mirror neurons

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Here is an interesting article I found with a keyword search:
"mirror neurons pain"
http://www.livescience.com/1628-stud...feel-pain.html

It just may be that overly sensitive empathic people may have an exaggerated perception of pain as well.
That article sounds a lot like what used to be called "sympathy pains".

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