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=== Chronic pain ===

[[Chronic pain]] is another example that can originate from the drastic misinterpretation of pain as a catastrophe. As a result of this misinterpretation, the individual repeatedly avoids the pain-inducing activity and will likely overestimate any future pain from such activity. The excessive sensitivity to pain discourages the individual from exercise and weakens his or her body.<ref name=":2" />

==Application==

Analysis of the fear-avoidance model and reduction of fear-avoidance beliefs in patients can be used in patient health recovery. The use of [[cognitive behavioral therapy]] and [[graded exercise therapy]] in conjunction with fear-avoidance models successfully reduced extreme lethargy and fear of exercise, especially in patients with [[chronic fatigue syndrome]]. Researchers found that reducing the fear of presumed harm from physical activity was key to reducing chronic fatigue and stimulating patients to resume their normal daily activities.<ref name=":3" />

==Criticisms==