“Pain: A Defense Mechanism warning you of threats. Do you really want it removed? Pain has a purpose. Focus on its message.”
Pain is a tricky subject. A grand majority of people do not like pain and find ways to prevent it. I myself do not like pain and often have to ignore the pain in my body. While I do not like it, it does warn me of problems that need fixing. This is the body’s purpose behind the pain. Without pain to tell you a problem exists, the damage would increase over time, leading to disastrous results.
Focus on the message pain is telling you. Maybe it means you need to take an action. Do not obsess on the pain, but take action due to it. Overcoming chronic pain is a different subject, however, that too can be achieved.
Owner at Nathan Driskell MA LPC
Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas (License #66397) specializing in Internet addiction and high-functioning autism. With over 16 years in clinical practice, he treats children, adolescents, and adults through his private practice based in Texas. He is the author of three books — Internet Addiction: Kicking the Habit, Is Your Child Addicted to Electronics?, and So You Have Autism, Now What? — and writes the Spectrum & Screens newsletter on LinkedIn covering technology, autism, and mental health. Learn more at nathandriskell.com.
Latest posts by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC (see all)
- Living for the Weekend: Why We Lose Our Discipline — and How to Get It Back - July 7, 2026
- What Actually Helps an Autistic Child When Screen Time Has Tipped — Beyond Just Taking the Device Away - July 2, 2026
- Is It a Special Interest or a Screen Addiction? How to Tell the Difference in an Autistic Child - June 30, 2026
