ArticleThe British journal of clinical psychology2025
"When my mind hurts, my body hurts": Complex PTSD and chronic physical health conditions-A qualitative study exploring the factors contributing to their relationship.
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- From dissociation to embodied memory through voice: music therapists' perspectives on vocal music therapy with women survivors of sexualized trauma.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- "When my mind hurts, my body hurts": Complex PTSD and chronic physical health conditions-A qualitative study exploring the factors contributing to their relationship.The British journal of clinical psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesComplex 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.
methodsTwelve 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.
resultsFour 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.
conclusionsThe importance of recognizing mind-body links and targeting factors maintaining both cPTSD and physical health conditions is highlighted.
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