You’ve probably heard of these proverbs in your daily life.

“My boss is a pain in the neck.”

“My co-worker gives me a headache.”

Have you ever considered the deeper significance of these words?

If not, I will simplify for you…

First, I’d want to ask you a question – Have you ever had any strange or mysterious aches and pains in your body for an extended length of time?

I’ve been researching where individuals keep their unpleasant emotions for years. Not all physical ailments and diseases are psychological. However, when I observed people’s physical reactions to stress, anxiety or pain, I saw several recurrent patterns.

Did you know that our bodies keep track of our emotions, whether they are positive or negative?

Yes, our bodies stores EMOTIONS!!

To maintain some appearance of control, we either deny ourselves our genuine feelings or repress them in order to deal with the circumstance at hand. However, this is not a healthy practice since stress accumulates in our bodies and manifests itself as strange aches and pains.

As you go through the list, ask yourself whether any of the symptoms seem familiar.

• Lower Back: Repressed Anger/Guilt/Frustration
• Stomach & Intestines: Fear/ Difficulty in letting go
• Heart & Chest Pains: Hurt
• Headache: Loss of Control
• Neck /Shoulder Tension: Burdens & Responsibilities
• Fatigue: Resentments
• Numbness: Trauma
• Breathing Difficulties: Anxiety
• Hips/Inner Thighs – Old disappointments/Insecurity/Lack of creative energy & sexuality/Difficulty in letting go
• Knees – Fear/ Inflexibility

Consider how you cope with your emotions and what your physical discomfort is trying to tell you.

Take the first step toward recovery. A qualified therapist can assist you in identifying and resolving the emotional sources of your suffering.