A lot of people struggle with depression, anxiety, and other sorts of mental illnesses that have a harsh effect on their life. Some struggle heavily with their own traumas that they’ve endured during their lifetime. Although, could they also be carrying the trauma of passed ancestors?
Scientists have discovered that trauma can leave a chemical mark on someone’s genes. This chemical mark can be passed down through future generations. These marks also can cause defects in newborn babies such as low cortisol. Adult children of those whom had severe trauma can experience anxiety, PTSD, and other mood disorders. It’s a loop of repetition of the same behaviors.
It really is scary to find out that this is actually a real thing (trauma being passed down). I’ve heard it before, but I thought that was only a theory or a myth. Our mental health is not only ours, but from those before us as well. It’s important for us to try and understand the troubles that our parents may have had, so that when these negative feelings occur we can combat them.
There’s only one way to end generational trauma, and that is to completely break free from it. You have to be the one to break the chains that have been built from those in the past. Communication with loved ones can help, they know wisdom that could possibly help you break free in ways that they couldn’t. Also, having an unbiased opinion you can speak with is important, such as a Therapist. You are the one that can end the lifeline of trauma in your family, fight the urge to resist and break those chains. Your future lifeline will thank you for it.
