Tell Me About Your Pain How Do I Feel My Emotions, and How Can That Help My Pain?
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Jul 28, 2021 Explore the deep connection between emotions and chronic pain. The hosts discuss the importance of embracing difficult feelings, particularly sadness, to aid in pain management. Learn simple techniques for safely expressing emotions, alongside personal stories that highlight the journey of self-compassion. Discover how childhood experiences shape adult emotional responses and why nurturing your inner child is crucial. Finally, understand the pivotal emotion every chronic pain sufferer needs to confront to find relief.
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Ginger's Sadness Breakthrough
- Ginger learned sadness was unsafe as a child and had trouble accessing it until she was gently guided to feel it safely.
- She felt relief as she allowed herself to experience sadness without fear, showing emotions can be tolerated and passed through safely.
Alan's Childhood Emotional Repression
- Alan shares a childhood story of repressing sadness after his grandmother's death, crying for hours when he finally let go.
- This shows how early experiences teach us about safety of emotions, and releasing repression can bring relief.
Use Somatic Tracking for Emotions
- Use somatic tracking by mindfully paying attention to physical sensations of emotions like sadness or anger.
- This teaches your brain that those emotions and sensations are safe, reducing fear and emotional avoidance.