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Podcast: Conquering Your Fibromyalgia Podcast
Episode: Ep. 87 Cognitive Distortions common with Fibromyalgia and related problems. Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Heather Martarella, a pain psychologist
Description: Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions We continue the conversation with Dr. Heather Martarella, a pain psychologist. This week we discuss thought patterns that are barriers to getting relief from chronic pain. These include negativity and catastrophic thinking patterns. These are also known as pain-related cognitive distortions. We also discuss shifting from a place of acceptance to one of hope. She also shares challenges and opportunities to make the biopsychosocial spiritual model more frequently incorporated into pain management.Dr. Lenz is an internist, pediatrician, lifestyle medicine physician, and clinical lipidologist interested in helping those...