Researchers, including Maté and Dr. Lawrence LeShan, make the argument that those of us who twist ourselves into pretzels to please others or who otherwise suppress our own emotional needs in service to others are at particular risk for developing immune system problems such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, etc. The reason for this is that the immune system confirms what we already believe—as I already suggested above. If you believe that you are worthy and lovable, your immune system will confirm that. If, on the other hand, you are depressed and feel worthless, you
