When we think of trauma, we often focus on the psychological and emotional scars it leaves behind, such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. However, the mind and body are deeply interconnected, and emotional pain frequently manifests in physical ways. Unresolved trauma can keep the body in a constant state of high alert, a “fight or flight” mode that was meant to be temporary. Over time, this chronic stress response can lead to a host of perplexing and often misdiagnosed physical symptoms. Understanding these signs is the first step toward connecting the dots and seeking the right kind of healing.
