Pain and the brain's neuro pathways

It's interesting, I was in quite a bit of pain after my stent was implanted and it was very discouraging. Then one morning when my pain was particularly acute I began playing some music my wife and I loved. Hours later I noticed my pain had vanished. What!? It's true. Someone told me that pain and pleasure run along the same pathways to the brain---but they cannot coexist. It's one or another. That seems very true. I had been forcusing in fear on what I expected when I ate and so got what I expected. Then when my attention was diverted in joy it vanished. Give it a try. But whether it's the Beatles or Beethoven or something else make sure it's something you really love.