Over time it may be possible to relate an increase or decrease in psychogenic factors with an increase or decrease in pain. Medical doctors and mental health specialists working together are often most helpful to those with this disorder. A pain disorder can occur at any age. It is likely to cause problems at work and at home. People with pain disorder may have an increased risk for drug or alcohol abuse.
Pain disorder is more common in people with mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder.
It is also more common in people with anxiety disorders. Pain disorder can be either acute or chronic. Acute means that something happens suddenly. Chronic means that something happens over a long period of time. People with the acute form of this disorder generally end up getting over the pain.