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Why acceptance philosophy fails during pain flares

I practice acceptance but when my chronic pain flares up I still get angry at my body and feel betrayed by it even though I know better.

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Philosophical understanding of acceptance may prove inadequate when facing the immediate reality of physical suffering that threatens daily functioning.

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