Metaphor A to Z

Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune disease shows that our body has lost its ability to distinguish between normal and foreign substances.

Usually our immune systems produce antibodies to fight off foreign agents; however, with autoimmune disease, our body mistakes itself as the foreign substance and attacks itself.

Any autoimmune disease reflects judgment, self-rejection and self-attack.

This illness demonstrates a major conflict within, which may also include a conflict with another interpersonally.

This illness represents a place of heartbreak and defeat in our life that may be past or present.

Suggested Healing Keys:

Integration
Forgiveness
Love and Bonding

OR

Choose from List of Healing Keys:

From 'Healing the Body Through Mind and Metaphor'
© Chuck Spezzano and Janie Ticehurst 2005

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