Alexithymia moderates brain function during suppression of negative emotions in fibromyalgia
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Key Points
In fibromyalgia, there is reduced activation in key brain regions during suppression of negative emotions, indicating emotional regulation difficulties.
Alexithymia was found to influence brain connectivity differently in healthy controls compared to fibromyalgia patients, impacting emotional clarity.
Functional magnetic resonance imaging revealed significant differences in task-related connectivity, especially in regions associated with emotional processing.
The findings highlight the importance of addressing emotional awareness in fibromyalgia to improve neural function and emotional well-being.
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Implication
This study examines how alexithymia influences brain connectivity during emotion regulation in fibromyalgia, suggesting significant neural disruptions.