Coping with fibromyalgia during the Covid-19 pandemic
Adjustment and wellbeing
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21579762 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anne-Marie Bacon (0000-0003-4279-3814, University of Plymouth, corresponding author), Leah White (University of Plymouth), Alyson Norman (0000-0002-4332-6049, University of Plymouth) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 1345-1360 |
| Publication date | 2023-10-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychology & Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0887-0446 • E-ISSN: 1476-8321 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/08870446.2021.2013484 |
| PMID | 34903135 |
| OpenAlex | W3215005127 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 49 |
OBJECTIVE: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition with symptoms known to be exacerbated by stress. Individuals with FMS may be experiencing particular distress under Covid-19 pandemic-related lifestyle restrictions. The present study examined wellbeing, perceived symptom change and coping in individuals with and without FMS during pandemic-related social lockdown in the UK. DESIGN: = 151) completed questionnaires at three time points. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: BBC Wellbeing Scale, Cognitive-Emotional Regulation Questionnaire measure of coping, perception of extent to which symptoms have worsened or improved over time. RESULTS: Contrary to expectations, FMS participants reported no worsening of symptoms and an increase in wellbeing over the study period. Non-FMS participants experienced worsening health symptoms and no change in wellbeing. Coping strategies involving positive reappraisal, refocussing and planning were positively associated with wellbeing in the FMS group. CONCLUSION: The unpredictable symptom profile in FMS, and the regular readjustment this necessitates, may support a form of resilience which has been adaptive during the pandemic. The results have implications for supporting people with FMS, and potentially other chronic conditions, especially at times of stress
Disease · Distress · Fibromyalgia · Pandemic · Perception · Psychiatry · Psychological resilience · Social support · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research · Medicine · Psychology · Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments · Social Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |