Tell Me About Your Pain How Can I Heal My Pain by Making My Brain Feel Safe?
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Feb 24, 2021 Discover how creating a sense of safety in your brain can help deactivate chronic pain. A compelling case study features Laura, who struggles with pain due to past trauma and self-pressure. The hosts connect emotional experiences with physical discomfort, revealing the impact of childhood bullying on adult health. They share soothing techniques, like meditation and journaling, that promote self-compassion and emotional well-being. Learn how to navigate pain relief through a gentle, secure mental environment.
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Laura's Lifelong Feeling Unsafe
- Laura experienced severe bullying from ages 10 to 14, which deeply affected her sense of safety.
- She faced instability and loneliness in her home, feeling unsafe for much of her childhood and adulthood.
Pain as a Danger Signal
- Pain signals can be triggered by the brain feeling unsafe, not just tissue damage.
- Neuroplastic pain relates to how the brain's primitive areas perceive threat even if the present environment is safe.
Self-Criticism Mirrors Bullying
- Laura is a perfectionist who pressures herself, mirroring how bullies once treated her.
- This self-criticism perpetuates her brain's feeling of danger and fight or flight state.