Could Your Depression Be Linked to Childhood Adversity?
Depression is more than just sadness.It’s the dull pressure on your chest first thing in the morning.The disinterest in activities you once valued.The feeling that you’re here, but not quite here. At times, it resembles checking out.Other times, it seems as though one’s navigating life from within a deep fog.Still other times, it looks like […]
10 Common Ways Childhood Complex Trauma Affects the Body
When contemplating the idea of trauma, we usually focus on its psychological and emotional effects—that is, anxiety, depression, or maybe problems in relationships. But childhood complex trauma (CCT) impacts the body as well, sometimes in ways we would not have predicted. It doesn’t only leave its mark on the psyche. You might experience stomach problems, […]
Common Digestive Disorders Linked to Childhood Complex Trauma
Do you ever wonder, especially in stressful times, why your stomach seems to bear the brunt of everything? Many survivors of childhood complex trauma report persistent stomach problems throughout adulthood. Actually, your stomach may feel like it bears emotional baggage of its own. That’s because it kind of does! In my previous piece, we addressed […]
How Childhood Complex Trauma Affects Digestive Health
Have you ever wondered why stress tends to start in your stomach? Perhaps you feel sick before a major meeting or get stomach pains following a demanding day. Imagine now what results when the stress isn’t just from a single event, but from continuous, deep-rooted trauma—especially in childhood. Stress and digestive health are quite closely […]