Trauma can manifest in physical symptoms from "summary" of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A. Van der Kolk
Traumatized individuals often experience physical symptoms that are seemingly unrelated to any specific medical condition. These symptoms can manifest in a variety of ways, such as headaches, stomach issues, or chronic pain. While these physical manifestations may not have an obvious cause, they are deeply connected to the individual's past experiences of trauma. The body has a unique way of internalizing and expressing the emotional pain that comes with trauma. When someone experiences a traumatic event, their body goes into survival mode, activating the fight, flight, or freeze response. This response is crucial for immediate survival, but when the trauma is ongoing or unresolved, it can lead to a dysregulation of the body's stress response system. This dysregulation can manifest in physical symptoms that persist long after the traumatic event has ended. For example, someone who has experienced childhood abuse may develop chronic pain in adulthood as a result of their body's continual state of hyperarousal. Additionally, individuals who have experienced trauma may be more susceptible to developing condi...
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