Shailene Woodley Discusses Decade-Long Battle with Mystery Illness

The actress reveals how addressing emotional trauma was key to her physical recovery.

Shailene Woodley experienced severe health issues in her early 20s, including hearing loss and difficulty walking.
Despite numerous doctor visits, Woodley received mixed diagnoses and struggled to find consistent medical advice.
Her symptoms led to fear of food and mental health challenges, including body dysmorphia and PTSD.
Woodley credits her recovery to both physical treatments and addressing her emotional trauma and nervous system dysregulation.
She is now healthy and no longer on medication, emphasizing the importance of holistic and introspective healing.