How Trauma Affects the Body
Trauma is stored in the body as well as the mind. Learn somatic symptoms and when care may help.
Chronic trauma can dysregulate the autonomic nervous system, producing ongoing tension, pain, and fatigue.
Gut problems, headaches, and immune issues are more common after prolonged stress and trauma.
Somatic therapies and trauma-focused psychotherapy address body-based symptoms.
Psychiatric care targets sleep, nightmares, and mood symptoms that perpetuate physical distress.
Integrated care — body and mind — supports more complete recovery.
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