12/07/2025
Not every woman with an autoimmune condition has lived through major trauma. I have worked with many women who have different autoimmune conditions and a common thread runs through many of them.
Many have spent years in a body that doesn’t feel safe to slow down.
Autoimmune conditions happens when the immune system becomes confused and starts attacking the body’s own tissues.
There isn’t one cause:
- Genetics matter
- Past infections like Epstein-Barr virus can be a trigger
- So can gut issues, environmental toxins, hormone changes, and diet
But one of the most overlooked contributors especially in women is nervous system dysregulation.
That constant low grade stress that you’ve learned to ignore. Like rushing, overdoing, avoiding rest, the pressure to keep going no matter how tired or unwell you feel.
Over time, constantly being in fight or flight affects inflammation, immune function, and hormone balance in a big way.
If you’ve been told your labs are “fine” or your symptoms are “just stress,” it’s important to trust your inner knowing that changes need to be made.
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