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E95: Beyond The Laundry List: 10 PHYSICAL Symptoms That ACOAs Experience
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the long-term physical effects of chronic stress on adult children of alcoholic families. Growing up in a home marked by unpredictability, chaos, and emotional turmoil often leaves lasting scars, not just emotionally but physically as well. We discuss how this prolonged stress can lead to serious health issues later in life, including cardiovascular problems, digestive disorders like IBS, chronic headaches and migraines, and even conditions like fibromyalgia.
We’ll also explore how chronic stress weakens the immune system, making individuals more…
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