I have always heard the statement. “You are as sick as your secrets” That is so true. When we keep our own secrets. (ie abuse, mental health, infedelity etc)
Here is a quote from Scientific American: Research has linked secrecy to increased anxiety, depression, symptoms of poor health, and even the more rapid progression of disease. There is a seemingly obvious explanation for these harms: Hiding secrets is hard work. You have to watch what you say. If asked about something related to the secret, you must be careful not to slip up. This could require evasion or even deception. Constant vigilance and concealment can be exhausting
Secracy can be exhausting. From the age of 10-35 I went from holding one sexual trauma, before I knew it I was holding onto 3 sexual trauma, unhealthy relationship with my dad and an abusive marriage. I thought I was holding it together. But I was one secret from imploding.
I was able to start therapy before that happened. After 11 years of continual therapy I am so healthy. I no longer allow my secrets keep me a prisoner or trap me into being sick.
I am proud to say that at the age of 50 I am no longer sick
To GOD Be The GLORY. Take Care. Much Love
