Laura Blackett, Polly Radcliffe, Teuta Rexhepi-Johansson, Nicola Reynolds
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"When my mind hurts, my body hurts": Complex PTSD and chronic physical health conditions-A qualitative study exploring the factors contributing to their relationship.
Objectives: Complex PTSD (cPTSD) has a high comorbidity rate with chronic physical health conditions. This is the first qualitative study to investigate what factors might be contributing to this relationship.
Methods: Twelve participants with cPTSD and chronic physical health conditions were recruited from mental health services across London. Semi-structured interviews were completed. A reflexive thematic analysis was conducted.
Results: Four themes were identified: Negative Health Behaviours; Mind-Body Link; Negative Core Beliefs about Self, Others and Health; and Negative Impact of Conditions on Wellbeing. The reciprocal relationship between cPTSD and chronic physical health conditions was highlighted: one condition was found to perpetuate or trigger the other, either directly (e.g., pain triggering flashbacks) or indirectly (interfering with treatment). Various factors were found to contribute to the relationship, including cognitive difficulties, sleep difficulties, and reduced social support.
Conclusions: The importance of recognizing mind-body links and targeting factors maintaining both cPTSD and physical health conditions is highlighted.
期刊介绍:
The British Journal of Clinical Psychology publishes original research, both empirical and theoretical, on all aspects of clinical psychology: - clinical and abnormal psychology featuring descriptive or experimental studies - aetiology, assessment and treatment of the whole range of psychological disorders irrespective of age group and setting - biological influences on individual behaviour - studies of psychological interventions and treatment on individuals, dyads, families and groups