January 2015 PMID 25251482

Social pain and the brain: controversies, questions, and where to go from here.

Naomi I Eisenberger

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What people are saying

Overall, discussions demonstrate strong agreement with the article's view that social pain has neural similarities to physical pain, exemplified by comments referencing neural responses and the importance of social understanding. Words like 'helpful,' 'amazing,' and phrases such as 'a cry for help' highlight a genuine interest and recognition of the article's significance, while references to personal coping strategies suggest a moderate level of engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions align with the article's premise that social pain is closely linked to physical pain and should be taken seriously.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with many sharing personal experiences and emphasizing the importance of understanding social and emotional distress.

EngagementModerate engagement

The engagement is moderate, as some users reference specific research papers and share videos, but the depth varies.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective tone suggests the discussions could influence perspectives on social pain, though the direct societal impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

The article discusses the idea that social pain, like the hurt from rejection or loss, activates brain regions similar to those involved in physical pain, supporting a possible connection between the two.
It addresses three main criticisms: that neural responses to social pain might actually reflect conflict detection or general negative emotions, rather than social pain specifically, and that these responses could be due to processing the salience or importance of stimuli rather than actual hurt.
The review explores the implications of these debates for understanding social and physical pain and suggests future research directions to clarify these neural mechanisms.]

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Understanding Social Pain and Brain Responses to Rejection

This video explores social pain, such as rejection or loss, and its activation of brain regions similar to physical pain, reviewing controversies and future research directions in this field.

Cenan Hepdurgun · Aug 27, 2025 203 views

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ellie

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RT @ellieleft_: @astrisms @meowr_ana not insensitive at all, you asked in the perfect way dear i personally cut to feel control and releas…

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ellie

@ellieleft_ · X

@astrisms @meowr_ana not insensitive at all, you asked in the perfect way dear i personally cut to feel control and release anger (or other strong emotions). some people also sh for validation or pleasure. it varies a lot!! this might help

May 27, 2025 · 1 share · 80 followers View post →

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The Psychology Behind X (Important Video) https://t.co/czxrnW4wdp via @YouTube

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karrlrl

@karrlrl · X

I haven’t watched this video so I’m not sure if it does cover this subject Video two: https://t.co/TIZGtVwn0v

Mar 16, 2025 · 148 followers View post →

Mr. Jager (AverageFPEEnjoyer)

@GuyRundom61480 · X

@UrExplosiveLovn watch this. I hope this helps you in some way or another. Take care of yourself.

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@OfficialMatsuri · X

The Psychology Behind X (Important Video) https://t.co/65a5VsQXI3 via @YouTube

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This video is amazing dude https://t.co/TuXDP1qcGv

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everyone in these comments saying they reported the 12 year old is nasty work. psych2go explains it best. its a cry for help, not attention seeking, cause really, everyone here prays someone that cares about them finds their account by 'accident' https://t.co/i2ReKQ3fwJ https://t.co/CAgS3YUT6l

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https://t.co/5TtHypxSbR Yeah.

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@Lily_victoria · X

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https://t.co/M12lHqAgmA TRIGGER WARNING!! My Self Harming is different as I didn't start until I was a Adult and NOT a Teenager. I'd rather hurt myself than Anyone else. It's a release for me.

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@Sugarzzx https://t.co/BKsBQcmRm1 here ya go :3

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Froggie4321

@froggie4321 · X

A very important video for those coping with distress: The Psychology Behind X (Important Video) https://t.co/Nn6kjmub1I via @YouTube

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Some of us could relate to this topic https://t.co/N5IsDVDGFv

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@BurnkidV · X

Oversharing, Trauma Dumping, Cringe, and our hatred of vulnerability

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