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The relationship between symptom severity and self-compassion in fibromyalgia: A case-control study.

PubMed / J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · 2026-05-28 · By Karagül S, Kartaloğlu IF, Ağırbaş ÜÖ · Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

A case-control study examined the connection between self-compassion levels and symptom severity in individuals with fibromyalgia. Researchers found that patients with fibromyalgia demonstrated lower self-compassion compared to healthy controls, and that reduced self-compassion was associated with greater symptom burden. These findings suggest that incorporating self-compassion-based psychological strategies into fibromyalgia rehabilitation programs may be clinically beneficial.

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