How Trauma Shows Up in the Body (And What You Can Do About It)
- Susana Padilla, CHt
- May 16
- 2 min read
Updated: May 17
You survived. But your body still remembers.
Trauma isn’t just emotional—it’s physiological. Whether it was a single event or years of chronic stress, trauma can rewire your nervous system, disrupt hormone function, and create patterns of fatigue, pain, and emotional volatility that don’t go away with positive thinking.
This is why so many people “feel stuck” long after the crisis has passed.
At Port of Resilience, we recognize trauma not as a mindset problem—but as a bodywide imprint that deserves real tools for healing.
What Trauma Does to the Body
Trauma activates your sympathetic nervous system—also known as fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. If that system is never fully reset, your body may stay in survival mode for years.
Common physical signs of unresolved trauma include:
Chronic fatigue
Hormonal imbalances (especially cortisol and thyroid)
Weight retention or loss resistance
Brain fog and emotional reactivity
Poor sleep or “wired but tired” cycles
Gut issues and food sensitivities
Low immunity and inflammation
These aren’t random symptoms.
They’re the body’s way of coping with overload.
Why Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough (By Itself)
Traditional therapy can be incredibly helpful. But it often focuses on mental processing, not physical repair. That’s why we use a trauma-informed, somatic lens—combining body-based tools with physician-guided support.
Tools for Healing the Body After Trauma
At Port of Resilience, we offer a multifaceted approach that may include:
🧬 Peptide Therapy
Certain peptides support adrenal recovery, inflammation reduction, and nervous system regulation. These are often used in cases of trauma-induced fatigue or hormonal imbalance.
🌀 Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapy
Guided sessions to support emotional release, somatic unwinding, and behavioral reset—without re-triggering or spiritual bypassing.
⚖️ GLP-1 + Weight Support
For those whose trauma has affected metabolism or body image, we offer options that are medically guided and shame-free.
🧪 Lab Testing
Check hormone panels, inflammation markers, and gut health—all without needing insurance or a referral.
You’re Not Crazy. You’re Carrying Too Much.
One of the most important things we offer is this truth: Your symptoms are not a character flaw. They are evidence of what your body has been protecting you from.
Recovery means inviting your system to feel safe again. It’s not a “quick fix.” It’s a patient return to wholeness.
Final Thoughts
If you've spent years managing trauma symptoms alone—or worse, being told to “just calm down”—we see you. And we’re building the tools you’ve been missing.
You don’t have to fight for care anymore. You can anchor into it.
Start your recovery with support that speaks your language.
