Studies have shown a connection between childhood trauma and the development of autoimmune diseases in adulthood. For example, research has found that individuals who experienced childhood abuse or neglect have a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

The mind and the body are closely intertwined, and research shows us that trauma can have a profound impact on our immune systems and physiological state. Additionally, a dysfunctional immune system can manifest itself in worsening psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, aggression, mood instability or OCD.

Did you know that many families may pass down trauma to their loved ones? It’s not just our physical makeup and risk of disease that we inherit from our family, it is also the emotional wounds as well.