Pain can be learned, just like a habit or a fear. Here we explore how the brain can become too good at creating pain, even when there’s no immediate damage. This is the science behind persistent, chronic pain. If pain is protection, not damage, then learning to feel safe again can be the key to relief. If you suffer from an autoimmune disorder, like fibromyalgia, endometriosis, or arthritis, understand you are not broken. Your nervous system is just trying to protect you, and you can retrain it.