This is also my thinking. I didn't continue reading the article because he went to discuss the doctor's persona at ridiculous length instead of just giving me t

This is also my thinking. I didn't continue reading the article because he went to discuss the doctor's persona at ridiculous length instead of just giving me the important conclusions. Your brain is regulating every part of your body and has tons of info but only divulges a few of them (ie: pain, fatigue, etc...). One possibility (in my opinion) is that your brain is sending you a message "This is it buddy". I am not sure how natural selection will prefer that outcome though.