Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
for Fibromyalgia
CBT for fibromyalgia addresses catastrophising, fear-avoidance, and sleep-disturbing thoughts that amplify pain and disability in this central sensitisation disorder.
How it works
Targets pain catastrophising, which is the strongest psychological predictor of fibromyalgia disability. Builds pacing skills, reduces maladaptive coping, and addresses the sleep disturbance that worsens pain.
What to watch for
Most effective when combined with exercise. Best delivered by a pain psychologist familiar with fibromyalgia. Available via Medicare MHCP under GP care. Self-guided CBT programmes also have evidence.
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