Like Mind, Like Body The Long-Term Impact of Childhood Adversity (David Clarke, MD)
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Aug 2, 2017 Dr. David Clarke, a physician dedicated to understanding stress-related physical illnesses, dives into the long-term effects of childhood adversity. He reveals how unresolved trauma manifests decades later as mysterious physical symptoms. Clarke shares gripping stories from his practice, highlighting the importance of supportive parenting while avoiding the 'tough love trap.' He also discusses the necessity of emotional recognition over reconciliation with parents, aiming to empower individuals in their healing journeys.
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Childhood Trauma Hidden In Physical Illness
- A patient who'd been molested as a child and suffered severe constipation was cured after psychiatric counseling.
- Dr. David Clarke learned that talking about buried trauma can reverse long-standing physical illness.
Physical Symptoms Without Structural Disease
- 'Stress illness' describes physical symptoms without organ disease or structural abnormality.
- Brain pain-processing circuits change and express repressed emotions physically.
Ask About Childhood And Parental Reflection
- Ask patients about childhood experiences and how they'd feel if their child grew up the same way.
- Use those questions to connect patients to repressed emotions and enable symptom relief.
