Stage one is the acute pain stage and is characterized by common reactions such as fear and anxiety and worry. It is in the transition from acute to chronic pain that neural networks involved in memory and mood and many other things are altered, which has a tremendous impact not only on perception of pain but "global functioning" (Thertus, 2020).

One study that conducted a systematic review of literature detailing the psychosocial impact of pain in patients with trigeminal neuralgia found that "psychological support within a multidisciplinary team is recommended for TN patients" as a way to help patients "cope better with their chronic disorder and to improve the efficacy of treatment" (Melek et al., 2018).

Importance of Multi-Faceted Approach in Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia.

Thertus, K. (2021). The Psychological Impact and Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia. In: Abd-Elsayed, A. (eds) Trigeminal Nerve Pain. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-60687-9_21

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