Childhood trauma associated with chronic fatigue syndrome
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 07:49
in Psychology & Sociology
Individuals who experience trauma during childhood appear more likely to develop chronic fatigue syndrome as adults, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, neuroendocrine dysfunction - or abnormalities in the interaction between the nervous system and endocrine system - appears to be associated with childhood trauma in those with chronic fatigue syndrome, suggesting a biological pathway by which early experiences influence adult vulnerability to illness...
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