What chronic stress and dismissal can do to a person

 Yes, stress and being constantly dismissed can manifest as real physical pain. Chronic stress can lead to persistent muscle tension, which becomes painful in itself, on top of any existing chronic pain conditions. The link between stress and pain is very real and well-established in scientific research.

Stress modulates pain perception, potentially resulting in stress-induced hyperalgesia (increased sensitivity to pain). This is particularly true for patients with chronic pain, who often experience stress intolerance, where symptoms are exacerbated or occur in response to any type of stress.

The pain experienced due to stress or emotional factors is not imaginary or "psychogenic" - it is real and involves the same neural processes as pain from physical injuries. The brain can create the sensation of pain even without direct physical stimuli, and this pain feels just as real and intense as pain from other sources.

Constant dismissal of one's experiences can contribute to chronic stress, potentially leading to:

Increased muscle tension and pain

Exacerbation of existing pain conditions

Changes in the nervous system that amplify pain sensitivity

Development of stress-related health issues

It's important to note that healthcare providers recognize the complex interplay between physical and emotional factors in pain experiences. Proper diagnosis and treatment should address both the physical and psychological aspects of pain.

I'd like to add to this that the brain has amazing abilities to heal as well, but when a person or people are shown no positive support from the one's they normally would trust the most, this is exactly why I asked this question. If it isn't true, then what is the placebo effect and the power of suggestion, and why are they somewhat effective?  The bottom line is that if you ignore your family or loved ones who are in pain, you may be causing their pain to get worse, even though it may not be physical pain; the brain still perceives it as a real pain.