If AI score is 2 and the ACE score is over 4 or the PS and/or TS score is over 2

As you have also indicated you have other stress in your life, it is particularly important that you learn to recognize, express and regulate your emotions.

If AI score is 2 and the ACE score is over 4 or the PS and/or TS score is over 2 then.

Analyzing your results from this questionnaire should give you an idea what psychological risk factors are contributing to your pain and where you need to direct your efforts psychologically in terms of overcoming your pain. This questionnaire is designed to assess the 5 most common psychological risk factors for chronic pain; namely Adverse Childhood Experiences, Present Stress, Alexithymia, Traumatic Stress and Depression. However, everyone is different and not everyone has the same levels of risk factors. This information is intended as a guide only and is not meant as a substitute for appropriate psychological or medical treatment.