FIBROMYALGIA: The Disease of Unexpressed Emotions

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Is Fibromyalgia Really “The Disease of Unexpressed Emotions”?

You’ve probably seen this phrase shared on Facebook, Pinterest, or health blogs:

“Fibromyalgia is the disease of unexpressed emotions.”

It’s an emotionally powerful idea.

But it shouldn’t be presented as an established medical fact.

Scientists do not currently consider fibromyalgia simply the result of suppressed feelings or emotions.

The exact cause of fibromyalgia remains unknown. Researchers believe the condition involves abnormal processing of pain signals within the nervous system, while several biological, psychological, environmental, and potentially genetic factors may influence