The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW S4 E 19 - Chronic Hives, Chronic Anxiety, and the Stories That HEAL
May 16, 2025
Dive into inspiring personal stories of pain and healing, focusing on chronic hives and anxiety. Discover how emotional turmoil connects to physical symptoms, revealing the importance of understanding our minds. The host shares transformative journeys that highlight the power of narratives in fostering healing. Listeners are encouraged to join a virtual series aimed at addressing chronic issues through community support and shared experiences. This exploration emphasizes that healing starts within, inspiring dedication to personal wellness.
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Brain Drives Chronic Symptoms
- Chronic symptoms stem from brain and nervous system dysregulation, not just structural abnormalities.
- Symptoms are real but the source is neural, requiring a neurobiological approach to healing.
Journal Speak Heals Chronic Symptoms
- Focus on nervous system regulation to resolve chronic symptoms like hives or pain.
- Use journal speak practice consistently to change your brain's pain signaling pathways.
Hives as Symptom Imperative
- Chronic hives after infection act as a symptom imperative, distracting from deeper emotional stress.
- Stress worsens hives, trapping patients in a cycle of symptom and anxiety reinforcement.
