Unrealistic expectations exacerbate these psychological impediments to progress. In an era of instant access, people often expect immediate relief from symptoms, which is difficult to achieve when it comes to chronic pain.
不切实际的期望加剧了对改善的心理障碍。在“立竿见影”（instant access）时代，人们通常希望马上能从症状中解脱，而对于慢性疼痛很难达到这一点。