By Simon Brooks, Moms, January 25, 2021
Research has shown that childhood emotional trauma often determines whether an individual develops a physical disease as an adult. This means that the experiences that an individual goes through in their childhood years have a huge effect on the quality of life that they live as adults. A rough childhood can predispose one to physical diseases. The brain adapts and evolves from birth according to life experiences. Most experts agree that what goes on in the mind will affect the physical health of the individual.
Children who are exposed to chronic stress, trauma, or neglect usually develop coping strategies. The brain develops mechanisms that focus on trying to identify potential threats as well as self-preservation. Over time, the coping mechanisms become behaviors that can persist long after the child has entered a new environment that is safe and nurturing. Understanding this issue can help caregivers and professionals to offer more effective support. Compassion aid can help to reverse the effects of a rough childhood.
The adverse experiences that some children go through include physical and emotional abuse, verbal abuse or humiliation, and physical or emotional neglect. Some children experience parental abandonment, the effects of death or divorce, and living with mentally ill or addicted family members.
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