Childhood trauma in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: focus on personality disorders and psychopathology

2015 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 13-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naia Sáez-Francàs ◽  
Natalia Calvo ◽  
José Alegre ◽  
Jesús Castro-Marrero ◽  
Nicolás Ramírez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

scholarly journals Rethinking childhood adversity in chronic fatigue syndrome

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
James E Clark ◽  
Sean Davidson ◽  
Laura Maclachlan ◽  
Megan Lynn ◽  
Julia L Newton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Childhood Adversity ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Childhood Trauma Questionnaire ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
History Of

Objectives: Previous studies have consistently shown increased rates of childhood adversity in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, such aetiopathogenic studies of CFS are potentially confounded by co-morbidity and misdiagnosis particularly with depression. We used a modelling approach with existing data and data generated in our examination of the rates of childhood adversity in a sample of CFS patients who had no lifetime history of depression. Methods: The childhood trauma questionnaire (CTQ) was completed by a sample of 52 participants and 19 controls with chronic fatigue syndrome who did not meet criteria for a psychiatric disorder (confirmed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV). Subsequently, Mediation Analysis (Baye’s Rules) was used to establish the risk childhood adversity poses for CFS with and without depression. Results: In a cohort of CFS patients with depression robustly excluded, CTQ scores were markedly lower than in all previous studies and, in contrast to these previous studies, not increased compared with healthy controls. Post-hoc analysis showed that CTQ scores correlated with the number of depressive symptoms during the lifetime worst period of low mood. The probability of developing CFS given a history of childhood trauma was shown to be 4%, a two-fold increased risk compared to the general population. However, much of this risk is mediated by the concomitant development of major depression. Discussion: The data suggests that previous studies showing a relationship between childhood adversity and CFS may be mediated by depression

scholarly journals Childhood Trauma and Risk for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

2009 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Heim ◽  
Urs M. Nater ◽  
Elizabeth Maloney ◽  
Roumiana Boneva ◽  
James F. Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

Prevalence of DSM-IV Personality Disorders in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Controlled Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Kempke ◽  
Filip Van Den Eede ◽  
Chris Schotte ◽  
Stephan Claes ◽  
Peter Van Wambeke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Dsm Iv

The prevalence and impact of early childhood trauma in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 664-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Kempke ◽  
Patrick Luyten ◽  
Stephan Claes ◽  
Peter Van Wambeke ◽  
Patrick Bekaert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Early Childhood Trauma

scholarly journals Differential effects of childhood trauma subtypes on fatigue and physical functioning in chronic fatigue syndrome

2017 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. 76-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maud De Venter ◽  
Jela Illegems ◽  
Rita Van Royen ◽  
Greta Moorkens ◽  
Bernard G.C. Sabbe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Differential Effects ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

Differential Effect of Childhood Trauma Subtypes on Fatigue and Physical Functioning in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S233-S233
Author(s):  
M. De Venter ◽  
J. Illegems ◽  
R. Van Royen ◽  
B. Sabbe ◽  
G. Moorkens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Differential Effect ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Predictor Variable ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

ObjectiveThere is a large consensus concerning the important aetiological role of childhood trauma in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). In the current study, we examine the differential effect of childhood trauma subtypes on fatigue and physical functioning in patients with CFS.MethodsOne hundred and fifty-five participants receiving treatment at the outpatient clinic for CFS of the Antwerp University Hospital in Belgium were included in this study. Stepwise regression analyses were conducted with the outcomes of the total score of the Checklist Individual Strength (CIS) measuring fatigue and the physical functioning subscale of the medical outcomes short form-36 health status survey (SF-36) as the dependent variables, and the scores on the five Traumatic Experiences Checklist (TEC) subscales as the independent variables.ResultsFatigue and physical functioning scores in CFS patients were significantly predicted by sexual harassment only. A significant effect of emotional neglect, emotional abuse and bodily threat during childhood on elevated fatigue or reduced physical functioning levels could not be found.ConclusionThere is a differential effect of childhood trauma subtypes on fatigue and physical functioning in CFS patients. Sexual harassment emerged as the most important predictor variable. Therefore, childhood (sexual) trauma has to be taken into account in assessment and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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