Psychosom Med February 2009 PMID 19188532

Cumulative childhood stress and autoimmune diseases in adults.

Shanta R Dube, DeLisa Fairweather, William S Pearson, Vincent J Felitti, Robert F Anda, Janet B Croft

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Peak: 3 in Jul 2020
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What people are saying

These discussions consistently support the link between childhood trauma and autoimmune diseases, with users sharing personal health struggles and referencing scientific findings, which highlights their high interest and perceived importance of the research.

AgreementStrong agreement

All discussions agree that childhood trauma is linked to autoimmune diseases, emphasizing the study's findings and supporting claims with phrases like 'YUP!' and 'for me.'

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with users expressing curiosity ('interesting read!') and making personal connections to the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many users reference the research directly, quoting study outcomes and sharing personal experiences, demonstrating deep engagement.

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The emphasis on childhood trauma as a causative factor suggests the discussions believe the study has significant implications for understanding health and autoimmune disease prevention.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated whether childhood traumatic stress, measured by ACEs, increases the risk of developing autoimmune diseases in adulthood, finding that higher ACE scores are linked to greater hospitalization rates for these diseases.
  • About 64% of participants reported experiencing at least one ACE, and those with more ACEs had a significantly higher risk of autoimmune-related hospitalizations, especially for Th1, Th2, and rheumatic diseases.
  • These findings suggest that childhood stress has long-term effects on immune system functioning, increasing the likelihood of autoimmune diseases later in life, consistent with biological evidence on early stress and inflammation.

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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
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Autoimmune diseases and childhood trauma. ‘Childhood traumatic stress increased the likelihood of hospitalization with a diagnosed autoimmune disease decades into adulthood.’ https://t.co/hb8HHR47he

Nov 19, 2022 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 13,346 followers View post →
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@e38simp · X

crunchy parents so close to the big picture! it’s actually the increased stressors in human lives that have increased the risk of autoimmune diseases and cancers (see cumulative childhood stress and autoimmune diseases in adults). It’s not the vaccines- it’s the day to day https://t.co/iQSHO3onOT

Mar 5, 2025 · 11 likes · 1 share · 252 followers View post →
Christa Brown
@ChristaBrown777 · X

@ashleymeaster Retrospective study based on the ACE data concluded: "Childhood traumatic stress increased the likelihood of hospitalization with a diagnosed autoimmune disease decades into adulthood." For me multiple cancers - a diff kind of immune dysfunction aspect. https://t.co/0bav6oPdXA

Jul 14, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 9,345 followers View post →
Dianna Nord, PhD
@dianna_nord · X

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bumbles bounce
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May 29, 2024 · 1 like · 1,469 followers View post →
Psychotrrish
@trrish · X

I’m having a flare-up. I can viscerally sense my nerves as being fried. That’s how one ends up with MS. Someday we will all understand that autoimmune diseases are created by childhood trauma. Cumulative Childhood Stress and Autoimmune Diseases in Adults https://t.co/32HHm4NIs0

May 7, 2020 · 1 like · 955 followers View post →

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RT @e38simp: crunchy parents so close to the big picture! it’s actually the increased stressors in human lives that have increased the risk…

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@e38simp · X

crunchy parents so close to the big picture! it’s actually the increased stressors in human lives that have increased the risk of autoimmune diseases and cancers (see cumulative childhood stress and autoimmune diseases in adults). It’s not the vaccines- it’s the day to day https://t.co/iQSHO3onOT

Mar 5, 2025 · 11 likes · 1 share · 252 followers View post →
bumbles bounce
@ConsciousPixie · X

@SharylAttkisson https://t.co/WMK8SnFOHr

May 29, 2024 · 1 like · 1,469 followers View post →
BeccaE
@The1BeckyE · X

Did you know that #trauma in #childhood can trigger autoimmune diseases for them in adulthood? Now you do! #protect the #children Cumulative Childhood Stress and Autoimmune Diseases in Adults - PMC https://t.co/GQImwO6Ptm

Apr 28, 2024 · 703 followers View post →
mawar paranoire
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RT @ResilientDad: Autoimmune diseases and childhood trauma. ‘Childhood traumatic stress increased the likelihood of hospitalization with a…

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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
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RT @ResilientDad: Autoimmune diseases and childhood trauma. ‘Childhood traumatic stress increased the likelihood of hospitalization with a…

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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
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RT @ResilientDad: Autoimmune diseases and childhood trauma. ‘Childhood traumatic stress increased the likelihood of hospitalization with a…

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RT @ResilientDad: Autoimmune diseases and childhood trauma. ‘Childhood traumatic stress increased the likelihood of hospitalization with a…

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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X

Autoimmune diseases and childhood trauma. ‘Childhood traumatic stress increased the likelihood of hospitalization with a diagnosed autoimmune disease decades into adulthood.’ https://t.co/hb8HHR47he

Nov 19, 2022 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 13,346 followers View post →
@myhandyhints
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Cumulative Childhood Stress and Autoimmune Diseases in Adults https://t.co/fPOVLePRo8

Oct 16, 2022 · 471 followers View post →
Dianna Nord, PhD
@dianna_nord · X

1)https://t.co/Auc8e2DtEw 2)https://t.co/DjJNbbpST2 3)https://t.co/UwcNqpTPaI

Jul 29, 2022 · 2 likes · 110 followers View post →
かにかま
@Ilovekanikama · X

Cumulative Childhood Stress and Autoimmune Diseases in Adults https://t.co/E8KynWcpAO

Jun 28, 2022 · 622 followers View post →
V Pendragon
@TransformativRt · X

Cumulative Childhood Stress and Autoimmune Diseases in Adults https://t.co/f26sw9YucO I was curious, having experienced an autoimmune disease, if there was a relation between abuse and such diseases.. YUP! There sure is. #disease #Trauma

May 12, 2022 · 1,987 followers View post →
V Pendragon
@TransformativRt · X

Cumulative Childhood Stress and Autoimmune Diseases in Adults https://t.co/f26sw9YucO I was curious, having experienced an autoimmune disease, if there was a relation between abuse and such diseases.. YUP! There sure is. #disease #Trauma

Feb 13, 2022 · 1,987 followers View post →
A m y
@EffingPoppins · X

Cumulative Childhood Stress and Autoimmune Diseases in Adults — interesting read! https://t.co/HrUgVwQqH8

Jan 2, 2022 · 858 followers View post →
V Pendragon
@TransformativRt · X

Cumulative Childhood Stress and Autoimmune Diseases in Adults https://t.co/f26sw9Z22m I was curious, having experienced an autoimmune disease, if there was a relation between abuse and and such diseases.. YUP! There sure is. #disease #Trauma

Dec 17, 2021 · 1,987 followers View post →
Dr. Christina Campbell-Functional Regenerative Med
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@DrTiffTaft https://t.co/i7hiOyZiw5

Aug 15, 2021 · 13 followers View post →
Indigo
@lmontes44 · X

RT @ChristaBrown777: @ashleymeaster Retrospective study based on the ACE data concluded: "Childhood traumatic stress increased the likeliho…

Jul 14, 2020 · 1 share · 719 followers View post →
Christa Brown
@ChristaBrown777 · X

@ashleymeaster Retrospective study based on the ACE data concluded: "Childhood traumatic stress increased the likelihood of hospitalization with a diagnosed autoimmune disease decades into adulthood." For me multiple cancers - a diff kind of immune dysfunction aspect. https://t.co/0bav6oPdXA

Jul 14, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 9,345 followers View post →
Sarah Ann
@_sarahanndipity · X

@ashleymeaster https://t.co/OPOlhjVP7R

Jul 14, 2020 · 1 like · 36 followers View post →
Psychotrrish
@trrish · X

I’m having a flare-up. I can viscerally sense my nerves as being fried. That’s how one ends up with MS. Someday we will all understand that autoimmune diseases are created by childhood trauma. Cumulative Childhood Stress and Autoimmune Diseases in Adults https://t.co/32HHm4NIs0

May 7, 2020 · 1 like · 955 followers View post →