Anyone read this book? (The body keeps the score) I found it after developing so many body issues, like fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Hashimotos Disease, Osteoarthritis, not to mention the depression, anxiety and Substance abuse problems that I numbed myself with for most of my life. The book itself can be pretty triggering for some people, but it helped me to understand that the trauma, abuse, emotional neglect etc, from a baby through adulthood, definitely had a huge impact on my body too.
Yes! It's a monumental book for us. And true.
I used to have a whole array of physical complaints like these too and understanding how this works has been tremendously helpful.
i could only read parts of it, but it helped me understand how the ailments of my body were not necessarily of my own making. :hug:
Yes, I have read it and found it very enlightening and helpful, if somewhat distressing at times. I'd go so far as to say it is pretty much required reading for anyone with CPTSD, so long as they are able to recognise and self-soothe if they feel themselves getting triggered.
It's a very popular book (if somewhat difficult) but you're so right about it helping us to understand just how much of an impact trauma has on our bodies.
I also think the book is excellent. I still haven't finished it, though. Can't seem to finish anything these past few years...
I havent't finished it either. I want to as I've been able to relate to some stuff and it is definetly hard to read.