If the illness requires surgery there will be a reaction to a change in body image. If a diagnosis has not been confirmed-prior to admission, fear of the unknown can escalate anxiety to severe levels. In other cases, the diagnosis may be made, but the course of treatment is uncertain or questionable. The individual may be separated from their family and any readily available support systems. Acute pain is the result of recent tissue damage.
Most people become anxious when they are in pain.
Waiting for medication to relieve the pain, especially when the medication schedule is rigid. Tends to increase anxiety and subsequently increases pain. Pain and anxiety are closely entwined, and both need to be treated. This muscle tension can increase your pain. The increased pain can make you feel helpless because it may limit your abilities.