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303. THE SHOCKING TRUTH—You Won’t Believe What Trauma Does to Your Body

Author
Dawn Chitty
Published
Mon 02 Sep 2024
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/how-my-parents-raised-me/episodes/you-wont-believe-what-trauma-does-to-your-bodythe-shocking-t

Courtney was a young mother juggling a job and family when her world suddenly collapsed. Out of nowhere, she began having up to 30 seizures a day. Life as she knew it changed—simple tasks like driving, grocery shopping, and daily routines became impossible. Desperate for answers, Courtney found herself in a frustrating search as doctors were left baffled. But the true cause of Courtney’s seizures was buried deep within her body, hidden in the trauma she did not remember.


Courtney’s journey is a powerful reminder of how unresolved trauma can manifest in our bodies and wreak havoc on our lives. Please note, this story includes discussions of abuse and sexual abuse, though no explicit details are shared.


Key Takeaways


  1. Trauma's Shocking Impact on the Body: This episode highlights how unresolved trauma can manifest physically in the body, leading to severe health issues like seizures, even when the trauma is not consciously remembered.
  2. Trauma may be forgotten by the mind but is held in the body and can cause a whole range of chronic health issues.
  3. Hidden Trauma: The root cause of Courtney's seizures was linked to deep-seated, unprocessed trauma, underscoring the importance of addressing past trauma to prevent physical and emotional harm.
  4. The truth about rehab for minors.
  5. Repeated Abandonment compounds instability and insecurity ongoing in your life.


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Tags and Categories:


TraumaAwareness, MentalHealth, PhysicalHealth, Seizures, UnresolvedTrauma, HealingJourney, MindBodyConnection, AbuseSurvivor, HiddenTrauma, csa





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