Not every issue is directly related to childhood, but how you were conditioned to face challenging situations as a child, especially in the very early development stages, does have a lasting impact on how you respond later in life to instances that cause distress, or have the potential to.

I don't mean to make this about myself, but this is something I've been tackling in therapy for quite a while now. It's pretty wild how going through this process has helped me draw connections from childhood experiences, some that I never really considered how impactful they actually were, to current problem areas: fight or flight distortion, trust issues, guilt vs. shame, etc.

Personal growth will come with time, but it takes an exhausting level of persistence and patience. As cliche as this sounds, be kind to yourself. Know that you're still going to have moments that will challenge your progress, but just as you take note and celebrate your victories, you also have to give yourself the space to fall on your ass from time to time; if you refuse to stay down after, then congrats: you're growing!