Your symptoms are trying to tell you something

When I was a young teen, I suffered from chronic migraines and back pain. I later added mono and and a host of other physical symptoms.

What I’ve learned since then is that my body was doing exactly what it was designed to do. Because one of the things our brains do — brilliantly, protectively — is try to distract us from emotional pain by creating physical pain instead. The brain constricts blood flow. It deprives certain parts of the body of oxygen. And pain comes in its place.

The physical pain is real. My migraines were real. But they were my brain’s way of keeping me away from the emotions I wasn’t letting myself feel.

And it’s not only physical symptoms. It shows up in our relationships too — in the places where something is stuck, where something isn’t moving, where something quietly isn’t right.

I invite you to consider: where in your life might symptoms be showing up because something inside you isn’t being expressed?

The way out isn’t around the feeling. It’s through it. Of course, that’s easier said than done. More on that tomorrow.

If you want to learn how to work with this — in yourself, and with the women you support — B’Etzem Level 1 starts May 26. Early bird pricing ends this Thursday. Learn more in the flyer below and at renareiser.com/betzem.

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Embodiment is the feminine path to Menuchas Hanefesh. You don’t have to walk it alone.

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This week’s book recommendation: If this email resonates with you, I recommend The Mindbody Prescription by Dr. John Sarno. Dr. Sarno explores the powerful connection between repressed emotions and physical symptoms — and how giving expression to what’s inside can be the path to real healing. It’s a read that genuinely changed my life. Order a copy here — this is an affiliate link which doesn’t cost you anything extra and helps support my work.

Supporting your sensitivity,
Rena

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