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Articles on Biopsychosocial Model please

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I'm planning to write an article about the Biopsychosocial (fear-avoidance) Model of ME/CFS, explaining why I think it doesn't work and using examples from my own experience.

Does anyone know of any good articles, papers, or even books that have been written on this subject? I want to be as well-informed as possible.

I'd find it particularly helpful to read other people's criticisms of the theory, as well as any sources which set out clearly the BPS model's claims, so that I can make sure I'm directly addressing what its proponents say about it.

Thanks! :)