When the Body Says No - The Cost of Hidden Stress
Gabor Maté, MD
Summary
In "When the Body Says No - The Cost of Hidden Stress," Gabor Maté, MD, explores the profound relationship between emotional stress and physical illness. Drawing on clinical experience and scientific research, Maté reveals how unacknowledged emotional pain and chronic stress contribute to serious diseases, emphasizing the vital need for awareness and compassion in understanding the mind-body connection.
- Chronic stress and suppressed emotions can manifest as physical illness.
- Early life experiences shape stress responses and vulnerability to disease.
- Conditions such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, and chronic pain often have emotional triggers.
- Societal and cultural expectations can pressure individuals...
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