Unforgiveness is a functional disorder! 

Functional Forgiveness is the antidote!

A functional disorder is a medical condition that impairs normal functioning of bodily processes but remains largely undetected under examination, dissection or even under a microscope. This is because there is no outside appearance of abnormality. This stands in contrast to a structural disorder in which some part of the body can be seen to be abnormal. Generally, the mechanism that causes a functional disorder is unknown or poorly understood. The brain and/or nerves are often believed to be involved.

Whether a medical condition is termed a functional disorder depends in part on the state of current scientific knowledge. Some diseases, including epilepsy, schizophrenia, and migraine headaches were once considered functional disorders. Other functional disorders include:

·    Irritable bowel syndrome

·    Fibromyalgia

·    Chronic fatigue syndrome

And now Unforgiveness has been added to the list!

Symptoms Attributed To Unforgiveness as a Functional Disorder

Unforgiveness is a functional disorder because it cannot be detected directly through examination, but only through its negative effects upon the mind and body. According to Dr. Frederic Luskin, Ph.D., Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project and author of the book, Forgive for Life, there are several ways in which unforgiveness (i.e., harboring a grudge, holding onto anger and blame) can affect the human organism.

Physical:

·   Increase in physical symptoms of stress/backache, dizziness, sleeplessness, headache, stomach upset, etc.),

·   Reduction in physical vitality (energy level, appetite, sleep patterns)

Psychological:

·   Increase in emotional experience of stress;

·   Increase in feelings of depression

·   Decrease in self-confidence, self-esteem, self-worth and purpose

·   Decrease in feelings of hope, and optimism

·   Decreased cognitive skills because chronic stress suppresses cerebral cortex

·   Increased allostatic load (i.e., "the wear and tear on the body") due to cardiovascular pressure

Clinical Impact:

• Wounds heal faster when the patient learns to forgive instead of holding on to resentment.
• According to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 61% of incoming patients have unforgiveness issues!
  

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