8 Types of Physical Pain That Are Caused by Intensive Emotions
Emotions are important.
This is certainly not the first time you have heard that negative emotions can lead to physical pain and even serious illness. That is why more and more specialists are paying attention lately to the disorganized lifestyle we lead.
Given that our soul and body are closely connected, it is important to pay attention to the signals they both send us. We can treat certain types of pain if we try to "work" on the emotional manifestation we have in a certain period of life.
Find out below the causes of 8 types of physical thefts and how you can stop them!
Types of pain and their emotional implications.
1. Headache
Severe migraines, especially those that occur constantly, are a clear sign of stress. If you've been dealing with them lately, it's time to dump her and move on. Eliminate stress from your life by getting involved in some relaxing activities: reading, sports, meditation, nature walks, painting.
2. Sore throat
Experts have concluded that this type of pain usually occurs in people who can not give up certain things from the past. They cannot forgive and, implicitly, do not go on in peace.
If you fall into this category, try to leave your resentments behind, stop hating anyone, and focus on what life is all about. There is definitely one thing that deserves your attention.
3. Shoulder pain
This type of pain proves that you have a certain emotional block. It's something that grinds you to the core, but you refuse to talk about it. It bothers you more than you leave the impression and most of the time you end up lying to yourself.
What to do in this case? Open your soul and accept that some things hurt you. After that, it will be much easier for you to find a solution to your emotional blockage.
4. Pain in the upper back
If you feel pain in this area of your body, you may lack emotional support. You feel lonely, disappointed, and unappreciated. Try to get closer to the people around you and make more relationships. It is important to get closer to people to feel loved.
5. Pain in the lower back
Among the types of pain that are closely related to emotions are those felt in the lower back. It seems that they have a connection with the financial situation you are in.
Whether you are going through a financial crisis or you always tend to worry about the future, you certainly have to regain control of your life.
6. Elbow pain
Elbow pain can occur when you want more and more to change something in your life, but you can not do anything about it. Arm yourself with motivation and try to get closer to your dreams with small but sure steps.
7. Hand pain
Other types of pain related to emotional states are those felt in the hands. They convey that you are not connected to the people who matter to you. In this case, you may need to meet new people with whom you may have a closer relationship. Give up those relationships that do you more harm than good.
8. Hip pain
This type of pain can mean that you are afraid of change, development, or moving. You don't have to be afraid of risks, but take them on with an open heart.
There are certain times in life when we need to move forward without looking back with regret. Each experience has its advantages and disadvantages. It is important to focus on what brings you fulfillment.
Psychosomatics is the science that deals with understanding the influence of mental and emotional events on the body. It studies the connection between the impact of our thoughts and physical ailments.
Patients with somatic disorders often have difficulty expressing their emotions and therefore tend to use their bodies for this purpose. Each physical symptom can be understood as a symbolic representation, in physical language, of an unresolved unconscious conflict.
Conflict produces painful emotions, and the patient must deny it, repress it, and turn it into a symptom.
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