How Childhood Trauma Affects Adult Health: Childhood troubles are not always limited to memories only. Many times their effect remains on a person’s body and mind for so long that even after years, people are unable to understand where their problems started from. Now new research has started to show that fear, violence, neglect or emotional instability faced in childhood can have a deep impact on physical and mental health after growing up.
Old experience is the root of all diseases
Many people spend years undergoing treatment for problems like migraine, stomach problems, insomnia, constant fatigue, anxiety or body pain, but the real reason may be their childhood experiences. Modern science has now begun to believe that childhood trauma is not just an emotional problem, but it can also affect the body’s nervous system, hormones, immunity and the risk of long-term disease.
What is the impact of being a victim of childhood violence?
Expert Dr. Pritika Singh told TOI that there are many patients whose reports are normal, but their life story tells something else. Giving an example, he said that a 40 year old woman was constantly suffering from back pain, stomach problems and anxiety. Even after seeing many doctors, the reason for her problem could not be understood, whereas incidents like domestic violence and emotional neglect were related to her childhood.
What is the effect on our body?
According to experts, when a child lives in an environment of fear or insecurity for a long time, his body starts constantly being in fight or flight mode. Due to this, stress hormones remain elevated for a long time, which gradually affects many organs of the body. This is the reason why many people later develop high blood pressure, autoimmune diseases, depression, obesity and sleep-related problems.
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What is the effect on the health of victims of childhood violence?
The most famous research on this topic is considered to be ACE done in America, which was done by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente. More than 17 thousand people were included in this study. Research revealed that people who had faced situations like violence, neglect, domestic stress or addiction in childhood were found to be at higher risk of serious diseases after growing up.
Another research published in JAMA Pediatrics also observed a link between childhood trauma and autoimmune diseases. These studies changed the way doctors thought. Now trauma is being considered not just as a mental memory but as a biological condition that affects the body.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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