A:Physical pain, as well as both temporary and permanent limitations placed on the individual's life, constitute "pain and suffering" in a personal injury case. Damages involved in pain and suffering include mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, fear, anger, humiliation, anxiety, and shock. Severe mental anguish can come in the form of depression, loss of appetite, lack of energy, sexual dysfunction, mood swings, and/or sleep disturbances, even PTSD.