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#826 - Jonny Miller - How To Stop Feeling So Frustrated All The Time
Modern Wisdom
Understanding Emotional Debt and Nervous System Resilience
Emotional debt accumulates when individuals rely on willpower or short-term self-regulation techniques, such as breath work, to avoid experiencing emotions. While these strategies can maintain functionality temporarily, they increase allostatic load, leading to a fragile nervous system over time. This fragility necessitates even more willpower and self-regulation to manage emotions, making the individual more vulnerable to emotional challenges. The analogy of a 'feather, brick, dump truck' illustrates that emotional distress can escalate from minor indicators to significant issues, like chronic illness or extreme fatigue. Building interoception, the ability to recognize internal bodily sensations, is essential for holistic emotional awareness. This practice allows individuals to detect somatic markers linked to emotions before they become consciously aware of their feelings, thus avoiding the pitfalls of emotional neglect and promoting long-term resilience.
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