31/12/2024
Paulo Lissoni and his team, well-known Italian researchers in PSYCONEUROENDOCRINOIMMUNOLOGY applied to Oncology, Systemic diseases, and Endocrinology, confirm the mix of physiological, psychological and spiritual involvement in autoimmune disease activation.
Autoimmune diseases have been linked to emotional and psychological factors, with repressed emotions and stress identified as potential contributors to their development and exacerbation. Dr. Maté (2003) suggests that unresolved emotional pain, especially stemming from childhood trauma, can manifest in the body as chronic inflammation, potentially leading to autoimmune conditions. Similarly, Dr. Sarno (1991) argues that repressed emotions, such as anger and internal conflict, can result in chronic pain and inflammation. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recognizes that stress and negative emotional states, including anxiety and depression, can trigger inflammation, impacting autoimmune diseases by altering immune system responses. Institutions such as the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) emphasize the influence of mental health on autoimmune conditions, noting that chronic stress and depression can worsen symptoms. Furthermore, research by the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic highlights how psychological factors, including stress, anxiety, and depression, can aggravate autoimmune diseases, underlining the importance of emotional management in improving disease outcomes (Maté, 2003; Sarno, 1991; ACR, 2023; NIAMS, 2023; Mayo Clinic, 2023; Cleveland Clinic, 2023).