This book tells us that this new scientific research proves that even in the past years, even if we overcome the psychological childhood shadow through unremitting efforts, we will eventually be defeated by our own bodies. For people with bad childhood experiences, no matter how hard they try to get rid of the past, the risk of chronic diseases, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and cancer will be higher.
The reason is that when the body is shocked, beaten, abused and other trauma, it will activate the instinctive stress system, leading to a large secretion of adrenaline and cortisol. I once experienced a rollover, although I only cut a little, but for a long time, I was a little nervous when I met a corner by car. When I thought I didn't care, my body still remembered. Research shows that the body system is more profound than the consciousness system. The body remembers its injuries. After long-term follow-up, it is found that the more cortisol is secreted in children's brain, the smaller the hippocampus (responsible for processing emotional information and consolidating memory).
This happens without further trauma, that is, when the body is punished, beaten, scolded, frightened and other things that are recognized as dangerous signals by the body system occur, the soaring cortisol and adrenaline will destroy the brain growth system, disturb the endocrine system and make the immune system unstable. If you encounter such trauma many times, it will even affect the development, hormone system and DNA interpretation.
Can't you do anything about childhood trauma? What is the cure? If you are a parent, it is important to take care of yourself, which is not selfish, but to do the right thing for your children; Just like a flight attendant will remind you to bring your own oxygen mask and bring it to your child when the plane encounters an emergency; If you are an adult, it is suggested to improve from six aspects-sleep, exercise, nutrition, meditation, mental health and interpersonal relationship. It is also good to talk to the doctor if necessary.
In this process, the earlier the intervention, the better, especially for children. In the sensitive and critical period of development, it is indeed possible to get twice the result with half the effort, but it is not ineffective to miss it. For children, the active support of parents, good parent-child relationship and the love of caregivers are all good ways to heal wounds and the bottom line for raising children!