7 Places Your Body Stores Stress And What They Say About You
The English language contains many sayings that attribute physical pain to emotional struggles. Having a broken heart, something being a pain in the neck, heavy is the head, a weight on your shoulders. We know how sorrow can make our bodies feel physically worse, but is there more to that connection than we think?
Here, you'll find just some of the ways that emotional pain is connected to specific types of physical pain, what parts of our bodies are tied to what feelings, and what we can do about them.
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Aches And Pains
The idea that stress, sadness, anger, and other negative emotions cause us physical pain is not a new concept. We've all felt the agony of grief, of depression, of overwhelming sadness, and we've felt the toll it takes on our physical form.
It runs a little deeper than just that, though, as pains in specific areas can also reflect specific feelings rather than being one overarching label. What does the pain in your body say about how you're feeling?
Head
Always needing to take the lead and be in charge can be tiresome for the mind. Even if you're really driven, determined, and passionate, always being in control can tire you out and give you some nasty headaches.
Not everything can be fixed by being smart or trying to micromanage everything. Actually, trying to control everything can make things worse. To alleviate this pain, try letting go sometimes. Understand what you can change and what you can't. It'll be tough at first, but you'll find that it'll relieve the pressure on your mind, giving you some room to breathe.
Neck And Shoulders
Neck and shoulder pain can be the result of carrying too many responsibilities, feeling like you have too much to do, and not enough time. You're taking on too much by yourself, creating a literal pain in the neck by being overburdened.
Instead of stubbornly doing everything alone, try asking for help. It's okay to reach out for support when you need it, be it from friends, family, coworkers, or otherwise! Everyone would much rather help you than see you drown under the weight.
Heart And Chest
When your heart and chest ache with emotional pain, you're carrying a heavy burden inside you. This pain can represent deep sadness, hurt, or other unresolved feelings you harbor. It can also be a sign that something is weighing heavily on your heart, whether it's loss, betrayal, or longing.
Just as physical pain alerts us to injuries that need attention, emotional pain signals that your inner self needs care and healing. Take time to acknowledge and explore these feelings, perhaps through journaling, to better understand their origin. Once you know the root cause, you can start to work through it and feel that ache in your chest disappear.
Hands
Hand pain can be the result of, ironically, idle hands. Maybe you've been cooped up lately, not really seeing anybody or challenging yourself in any way, not working toward something or practicing something. Your hands are itching for somewhere to go and something to do, so give it that!
Spend time with friends, pick up a new hobby, go to a local show, really anything to get yourself out there and moving. Get yourself busy and feel not only your hand pain vanish but your soul being fulfilled.
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Stomach
When you're scared, your tummy might feel tight. Ever heard of feeling "sick to your stomach"? It happens most when you're worried or upset, anxiety and stress tying a knot in your gut. If you ignore your fears, your body might react even more, ruining your appetite or making you feel nauseous.
The only way to get over fears is to face them, or at least face the idea of them. Talk it out with someone you trust to find a safe way that you can get this worry out of your system.
Hips And Lower Back
It's not uncommon for anger to manifest as pain in the lower back, the point that supports our entire upper body and all the pain it carries. The best way to rid yourself of this emotional burden is by talking it out. Lay down somewhere comfortable, take the pressure off your spine, vent to a friend or therapist, and then see how much better it feels once you stand again.
In the future, instead of letting anger build up to the point of pain, try using it to make positive changes in your life. Speak up for yourself, assert your boundaries, and let yourself be motivated by a feeling that would once have debilitated you.
Feet And Ankles
When we feel indifferent or unmotivated, it can feel like we're standing still in life, making our feet ache from the weight of it all. The key here is breaking free from stagnation. Start by noticing the small joys and beauty in the world around you. Take in the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures that make life special. Practicing gratitude alone can help alleviate some of that pain.
Changing your routine or trying something new can also help with this, as it'll remind you that there's more to life than the same path you keep walking. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities everywhere and seize them.
Stronger Than Pain
Of course, there are plenty of other contributing factors to pain, and there's no guarantee that solving the emotional troubles will also cure the physical ones. It is worth a shot, though. Worse comes to worse; you'll now feel better about whatever sadness was plaguing you, and that can help mitigate the physical pain you're left with!
A happier mind, heart, and soul can motivate you to handle any physical agony, as great emotional strength can overcome any physical challenge.
