Talking through the pain: could uncovering hidden emotions relieve chronic symptoms?

This trial tests whether a short-term, intensive talk therapy called ISTDP can help people whose physical symptoms—like chronic pain, fatigue, or stomach issues—have not improved with other treatments. The therapy focuses on uncovering and processing unconscious emotions that may be fueling the symptoms. Twenty-five adults who have already had a medical evaluation and still experience significant distress will participate.