Trauma Rewired

Emotional Repression, Processing, and Healing

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Oct 28, 2024
Dive into the profound links between childhood neglect and adult emotional regulation. Discover how repressed emotions can manifest physically and affect your overall well-being. The hosts emphasize the journey of emotional healing starts with curiosity about your feelings. Learn actionable steps for processing emotions, building stress resilience, and fostering genuine connections. Plus, explore the importance of self-compassion in overcoming emotional repression. Small steps can lead to significant changes on your path to emotional health.
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ANECDOTE

Elisabeth's Health Journey

  • Elisabeth Kristoff appeared healthy while struggling with autoimmune issues, migraines, and binge eating.
  • Processing emotions triggered eczema, joint swelling, and digestive problems, revealing repressed emotions.
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Challenges of Emotional Processing

  • Emotional processing is challenging, especially with complex trauma and dissociation.
  • Emotional repression can stem from societal pressures, overwhelming childhood experiences, and adaptive responses to protect attachment bonds.
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Emotional Repression and Physical Health

  • Repressed emotions, especially anger and sadness, link to chronic pain by increasing muscle tension and stress.
  • Emotional repression weakens the immune system, increasing susceptibility to illnesses like autoimmune diseases.
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