THE ROLE OF INTEROCEPTION IN CHRONIC DISEASE
Interoception refers to how we perceive our body’s internal state, based on the sensory signals coming from various organs and internal structures. These signals reach the central nervous system (CNS) and allow the body to maintain homeostasis through reflexes (e.g., the baroreflex), motivational drives (e.g., hunger and thirst), and explicit bodily sensations (e.g., shortness of … Read more