All questions about Fibromyalgia
If they're offered CBT, does the doctor think it's in their head?
No. Talking therapies like CBT and ACT teach practical ways to cope with pain, sleep, worry and low mood. They're offered for many physical illnesses.
The full answer, with the sources, is in the guide.
Sources
- NHS: Fibromyalgia, treatment
- Haute Autorité de Santé (France): Fibromyalgie de l'adulte, conduite diagnostique et stratégie thérapeutique. Recommendations based on expert agreement
- Healthtalk.org (University of Oxford): Fibromyalgia, physical and talking therapies
Reviewed 2026-11-07 · next review 2027-11-07