How to Release Emotions Trapped in Your Body. How to Process Emotions Like Trauma and Anxiety.
How to Release Emotions Trapped in Your Body. How to Process Emotions Like Trauma and Anxiety.
How to Release Emotions Trapped in Your Body. How to Process Emotions Like Trauma and Anxiety. Every system in your body responds to the emotions that you feel. Emotion is everywhere and affects everything. We mistakingly believe that by changing the external factors in our life we will feel differently, but in reality we have to complete the cycle of the emotion, or it can manifest disease, or attract a similar situation that will surface the suppressed emotion. We want to believe we are cognitive rational beings that on occasion feel, but in reality — we are emotional beings who on occasion think. In my practice, it is very common for my clients to discover during the course of our work together that their physical pain is a symptom of their emotions. This is why a truly holistic approach integrates the mind and emotions in addition to therapies for the physical body. Here are some of the emotions and correlated symptoms that I have observed in my practice over the last 15 years. Acne – perfectionism/self-criticism. Acid reflux — difficulty digesting emotional experiences. Suppressed anger. Chronic fatigue - suppressed grief. Constipation/bloating – immense fear of life/desire to control. Difficulty breathing – feeling trapped and out of control/stuck. Fibromyalgia – suppression of emotions. Headache – suppressed emotions. Low back pain - feeling unsupported. Low libido – suppression of true desire. Neck pain – guilt Overweight – sadness/depression/holding on to the past or a desire to protect/armor. Uterine fibroids – sexual abuse/suppression of creativity. If you are somaticizing an emotion you may not be aware of the emotion at all. For a variety of reasons, you may have suppressed the emotion and that is why it is manifesting in the physical body. There are no ‘bad feelings.’ It’s our response, suppression, aversion, denial, and shame around a feeling that gets us into trouble.
Emotions, Burnout, Is This You?
Can stress make you tired?
Yes. We all experience stress, but when stress is too high, we lose our sense of control and our energy. When that happens, our emergency response system triggers an adrenaline rush. Our natural mood-stabilizing hormone, serotonin, gets used up or starts running low.
Now, on top of dealing with stress, you’re also dealing with adrenaline side effects which may include a racing heart, sweating, or rapid breathing.
If you’re feeling drained and don’t think you can’t bounce back naturally, you may be experiencing emotional exhaustion.
Emotional exhaustion is a state of feeling emotionally worn-out and drained as a result of accumulated stress from your personal or work lives, or a combination of both. Emotional exhaustion is one of the signs of burnout.
People experiencing emotional exhaustion often feel like they have no power or control over what happens in life. They may feel “stuck” or “trapped” in a situation. Lack of energy, poor sleep, and decreased motivation can make it difficult to overcome emotional exhaustion. Over time, this chronic, stressed-out state can cause permanent damage to your health. Anyone experiencing long-term stress can become emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed. In difficult times, emotional exhaustion can sneak up on you, but it’s never too late to get help.
What are the symptoms of emotional exhaustion? The symptoms of emotional exhaustion can be both emotional and physical.
People experience emotional exhaustion differently, but generally symptoms include: lack of motivation trouble sleeping irritability physical fatigue feelings of hopelessness absentmindedness apathy headaches change in appetite nervousness difficulty concentrating irrational anger increased cynicism or pessimism sense of dread depression
Can stress make you tired?
Yes. We all experience stress, but when stress is too high, we lose our sense of control and our energy. When that happens, our emergency response system triggers an adrenaline rush. Our natural mood-stabilizing hormone, serotonin, gets used up or starts running low.
Now, on top of dealing with stress, you’re also dealing with adrenaline side effects which may include a racing heart, sweating, or rapid breathing.
If you’re feeling drained and don’t think you can’t bounce back naturally, you may be experiencing emotional exhaustion.
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