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MBSR for Chronic Pain and Mood

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week structured programme that improves quality of life in chronic pain, anxiety and depression.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is MBSR for Chronic Pain and Mood?

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week structured group programme developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts in 1979.

Includes formal practices such as body scan, sitting meditation, mindful yoga and walking meditation. Each session lasts 2.5 hours and a one-day retreat is added at week 6.

There is solid scientific evidence in chronic low back pain, fibromyalgia, generalised anxiety disorder, major depression, hot flushes, hypertension and cancer-related fatigue.

Symptoms

Chronic pain (low back pain, fibromyalgia, neck pain)
Generalised anxiety and panic attacks
Mild-to-moderate depression
Insomnia and sleep quality decline
Stress-related symptoms (gastritis, IBS)
Cancer-related fatigue
Difficulty concentrating, mind clutter

Risk Factors

High life stress and burnout
Chronic pain or chronic disease
Mild-to-moderate anxiety/depression
Difficulty maintaining attention
Recovery process from a major life event
Persistent post-treatment fatigue (cancer survivor)
Workplace stress and overwork

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Psychiatric evaluation is needed for severe depression and suicidal ideation
  • Standard medical treatment must continue in active psychotic disorder
  • MBSR is supportive only; should not be a substitute for primary disease treatment
  • Choosing a certified MBSR instructor (CFM-trained) is important

Treatment Methods

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8-week group programme (2.5 hours weekly)
02
Body scan meditation (45 minutes daily)
03
Sitting meditation (mindful breathing)
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Mindful yoga and gentle stretching exercises
05
Recommended one-day silent retreat
06
Mindfulness practices integrated into daily life

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