Psychosomatics
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Syndromes characterized by chronic, medically unexplained fatigue, effort- and stress-intolerance, and widespread pain are highly prevalent in medicine. ⋯ Further research should clarify the aim and outcome of different treatment strategies in CFS/FM, as well as the underlying mechanisms of change, including those facilitating neurobiological recovery.
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Guilt as a key emotional phenomenon in the cancer-caregiving experience is an understudied issue. ⋯ Results suggest that caregiver guilt compromises the psychosocial and somatic adjustment of cancer caregivers. Guilt may be a cardinal feature of the caregiving experience, and to fully understand the implications of this complex phenomenon, more research is needed.