If fibromyalgia isn’t a psychological illness, why is psychological treatment so often recommended ?

Fibromyalgia patients may need added emotional support and help with coming to terms with living with the chronic pain and physical and mental limitations associated with this disease. Counseling sessions with a trained professional may help improve communication and understanding about the illness and help to build healthier relationships within the patient's family. Becoming actively involved in a support group can help those with fibromyalgia ease feelings of isolation and low self-esteem.

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