Trauma affects the body on a cellular level from "summary" of Trauma is Really Strange by Steve Haines
When we experience trauma, it doesn't just impact our minds or emotions. It goes deeper than that, affecting us on a cellular level. Our cells are constantly communicating with each other, sending signals and responding to their environment. Trauma disrupts this communication, causing our cells to become dysregulated. This dysregulation can manifest in a variety of ways, from inflammation and oxidative stress to changes in gene expression. These cellular changes can have far-reaching effects on our physical health, contributing to a range of chronic conditions such as heart disease...
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