Suppressed Emotions

I’ve heard emotions referred to as “energy in motion”. So, what happens when we suppress our feelings?

Sometimes it’s “easier” to suppress than to express.

I’m personally not one to usually rock the boat. I’ve had a habit of squashing my wants and needs to not burden others.

It’s also a habit in trying to be hyper-independent and not ask for help. Can anyone else relate?

The problem is that when an emotion or “energy in motion” is stagnant, it causes all sorts of dysfunction.

Maybe your blood pressure rises, your head hurts more often, your digestion is off, or your immune system stops working so well. Maybe you lose sleep or sleep too much.

The body doesn’t lie, no matter how much we try to appear “okay” on the outside.

A stagnant river becomes easily polluted. A flowing river sustains life.

What are some ways you manage your emotional flow? Have you found ways to express your emotions in a safe and healthy way? I’d love to know your thoughts.