Being optimistic before being deployed could result in the veteran complaining less of pain, and in addition, his chances of even having chronic pain after deployment can be reduced find a new study.

‘Soldiers with low levels of optimism before deployment can be benefited from programs designed to enhance feelings of optimism.’

Higher levels of optimism before deployment were linked with a lower likelihood of reporting new pain after deployment, even after accounting for demographic, military and combat factors. 




The findings suggest soldiers with low levels of optimism before deployment may benefit from programs designed to enhance feelings of optimism. There are limitations to interpreting the study results because researchers didn't account for psychiatric disorders and assessments of pain were limited.
Source-Eurekalert