Translation Rights – Ichitaro Miki, Author on Developmental Trauma

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"Developmental Trauma: The Real Cause of "Ikizurasa"(Japanese term meaning "chronic distress" or "difficulty in living") (Discover Twenty One, 2023)

Introduction

Chapter 1  Where Does This “Ikizurasa” Come From?

Chapter 2  The Vertical and Horizontal Threads of Trauma: Developmental Trauma as the “Fourth Developmental Disorder”

Chapter 3  The Loss of Self and the Many Symptoms of Trauma

Chapter 4  Making Trauma Understandable: Stress Disorders and Harassment as Trauma

Chapter 5  Overcoming Trauma

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Chapter 3 – Words Do Not Actually Carry Absolute Meaning

This chapter challenges the widespread belief that words inherently hold truth or value. It argues instead that words gain meaning only in context, and that over-reliance on language distorts self-perception. By reframing words as limited tools, readers are encouraged to free themselves from unnecessary suffering.

Chapter 4 – The Mechanisms That Make Us Swayed by Others’ Words

Here the book explains the psychological and social mechanisms that cause people to be overly influenced by what others say. It introduces the author’s original Public–Private Environment Hypothesis, showing how environments amplify or weaken the impact of words. This framework empowers readers to see how structural dynamics, not individual weakness, lie behind their distress.

Chapter 5 – Words Gain Life Only When They Are Let Go

This chapter reframes the act of “letting words pass through” as not avoidance, but as the very process by which language becomes truly alive. Drawing from philosophy, counseling, and clinical examples, it shows how releasing words from their heavy burden opens the door to authentic communication.

Chapter 6 – Never Be Swayed by Others Again!

The final chapter presents concrete strategies for reclaiming autonomy from harmful words. Readers learn to cultivate their own context, maintain resilience, and engage with others without being destabilized by careless remarks. It closes with a hopeful message: that freedom from the tyranny of words is possible, practical, and life-changing.

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Overview

"Developmental Trauma: The Real Cause of "Ikizurasa"(Japanese term meaning "chronic distress" or "difficulty in living") (Discover Twenty One, 2023)

A Groundbreaking Perspective on Understanding Trauma

This work is the first to clearly reposition trauma—not merely as a “psychic wound” but as a stress disorder—and to substantiate that claim with clinical evidence. By highlighting not only high-risk stressors such as abuse or disasters, but also the damaging effects of small, chronic stressors in everyday life, it reframes trauma as a universal human issue rather than a rare, exceptional condition. For this reason, it has been embraced not only by professionals but also by those directly affected.

From ‘Ikizurasa’ to Developmental Trauma

The book provides language for the vague but deeply felt “ikizurasa” (chronic distress, difficulty in living) that so many people experience. What was once dismissed as “personality problems” or “weakness” is shown to be rooted in developmental trauma—repeated stress in childhood within families, schools, or communities. This reframing allows readers to understand their struggles not as personal failings but as the result of identifiable mechanisms, opening a clear path toward healing.

Clinical and Scientific Relevance

The book aligns with the latest findings in neuroscience, psychiatry, and stress research. By explaining how chronic stress shapes brain function (amygdala overactivity, hippocampal shrinkage, prefrontal regulation failure, HPA axis dysregulation), it grounds psychological suffering in biological processes. This provides a bridge between scientific validity and clinical practice, making trauma understandable and actionable.

The “Fourth Developmental Disorder”

Drawing on Dr. Toshio Sugiyama’s concept of the “fourth developmental disorder,” the book illuminates how trauma-related symptoms (inattention, impulsivity, social fear) can closely mimic autism spectrum disorder or ADHD. By clarifying these distinctions, it prevents misdiagnosis and mistreatment, urging clinicians to assess both developmental history and current symptoms together. This approach has significant implications for accurate diagnosis and effective care.

Practical and Accessible

Through vivid case examples, readers can recognize themselves and their lived experiences. The book empowers individuals to see their symptoms as understandable responses to chronic stress rather than as personal flaws. It also introduces concrete paths for trauma care, including body-based approaches and attention to social safety, resonating with both professionals and general readers.

A Hopeful Message

Above all, the book delivers a powerful message: “Your suffering has a reason—and it is not your fault.” By redefining trauma as a stress disorder rooted in everyday life, it lifts the burden of self-blame and offers a realistic, compassionate framework for recovery. This makes it not only a pioneering contribution to trauma studies but also a guidebook of hope for countless individuals and families worldwide.

How to Let Other People’s Words Pass Through

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