A purely medical assessment and treatment of a chronic pain condition such as trigeminal neuralgia makes it difficult to address issues such as relationship strain, conflicts with one's identity, and a loss of interest in once-pleasurable activities.

-When a healthcare provider assesses a patient with trigeminal neuralgia through a strictly medical model, they run the risk of missing part of the patient's presentation which could lead to the patient feeling unheard.
-By applying cognitive behavioral principles, clinicians can better aid patients in navigating the anxiety and alienating effects of the condition.

Importance of Cognitive Behavioral Principles in Diagnosis 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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