‘I've Been Walking on Eggshells All My Life’: Fibromyalgia Patients' Narratives About Experienced Violence and Abuse

In conclusion, the narrated life stories indicated that violence is still hidden behind a wall of silence and non‐interference in our society. The devastating mental and physical consequences of violence in different forms may be carried by the individual for years, even decades. Understanding any exposure to violence that a patient has endured may help healthcare professionals to understand the individual's health behaviour and any possible reluctance to undergo treatment and rehabilitation. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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