When Emotional Trauma Becomes Physical Pain I didn’t know how heavy I’d become until I was admitted to the hospital for an infection on my leg that wouldn’t heal. The nurse caring for me needed an accurate weight. The scale read 605 pounds. That number hit harder than any pain in my leg— it was a wake-up call. I had spent years making empty promises to lose weight, but in that moment, I made a decision: to save my life. This wasn’t just about my body. It was about finally facing the emotional weight I’d carried for decades—childhood trauma from domestic violence, instability, and poverty. I had been using food to cope, to numb, to forget. But the more I tried to bury the pain, the more my body cried out.
Kristen Tinsley is a psychic medium, life coach, Author and standup comic from Long Island. You can reach her through her website at www.divinefemedian.com
Weight isn’t just emotional— it is physical too. Trauma affects the body’s stress response, flooding it with cortisol. That hormone doesn’t just make you feel on edge; it increases cravings for sugary, fatty foods and encourages your body to store more fat, especially around the belly. It’s not just about willpower. Your body is trying to protect you..
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