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How to deal with Emotional Pain (without bypassing it)
- Fernando Albert
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Trauma Recovery is available to you, too, and you are not alone
Is emotional pain present in your life? You are not alone, and the intention for today's article is to give you some support. Get comfortable, and as you read this, allow yourself to let go of all that doesn't belong to you. You will find yourself able to do a single, super-easy, tiny first step that will be the beginning of the end of your emotional pain.
This article is also in alignment with the Dark Night of the Soul. While it is not the same, a prolonged state of this spiritual crisis will certainly wear anyone down, promoting inner suffering and making you feel trapped.
The focus is to remove your emotional pain from your existence. You might see the tiniest improvement when taking the first steps, but it will be enough fuel for you to see the light at the end of the tunnel, putting an end to something you felt would hold you forever.
The body is connected with the mind, the soul, and the feelings. If you twist your ankle, in that very moment, you aren't excited, are you? The same goes if you lose someone important; you may feel sharp physical pain somewhere in your body beyond emotional hurt. Therefore, emotional pain can show as physical pain, starting by triggering it right from your central nervous system and attracting more thanks to the Principle of Vibration.
But, wait, what is emotional pain exactly? Is there such a thing as emotional healing?
To get to the point, yes, there is emotional healing after the dark tunnel of emotional pain. Defining the meaning of this inner suffering revolves around having distress. normally from loss, rejection, threats, loss of purpose, or even unmet needs. These feelings make you feel trapped, abandoned, and alone, as well as trigger an overall poor physical well-being and convince you that you can't get out... guess what... You can, and you will!
When you suffer emotional pain, you feel as if you are in an endless void, but as I just said, this is just an illusion because emotional healing is indeed a great avenue toward recovery. Take the above into thought. Maybe all you can do is look up a little bit versus bending. You can't imagine how much of a huge step you are taking forward... sprouting your path to healing.
Sometimes, the first step is wanting to heal... like seriously! If you are reading this, it means you want to heal, and already by the simple desire of being well again, you are giving yourself a great gift, as this is one important step to dealing with emotional pain. When you want to give to yourself versus only giving to others, you will be able to even give more down the line!
Don't overestimate inner suffering; it doesn't matter how mentally tough you are and how much pain you can handle. Remember, even the mightiest of walls collapse if they are not given a rest or taken care of. Don't hesitate to ask for help either.
Common Symptoms of Emotional Pain
Emotional pain is not clinical depression, or at least, it doesn't guarantee or mean that it is your struggle. You may have a small degree of emotional pain, but still carry it. Perhaps you love your family and the wonderful, loving home you built over the decades, but perhaps you never tried that side idea around music... and while you hold no regret, you have a small emptiness there.
It is when you understand this "missing piece" inside you that you can find a creative way to replenish it, if possible. When you can't, you will always have an alternative idea to embark on something new that will open new doors. Check out my first article at Substack that precisely talks about this: The Bus You Missed Might Just Be the Universe Guiding You. Something I personally, and I am sure you have experienced many times.
Perhaps you know someone who "is always sick to their stomach." One common physical symptom of emotional pain is precisely this one, a continuous, chronic-like feeling of always being ill-ish. This doesn't necessarily mean nausea or cramps (although they could come too), but it will not allow you to feel comfortable in your body, furthering your emotional pain.
You can also feel small rushes of shame, rage, sadness, and even loneliness without sometimes really knowing why. It is important not to miss these early signs, because the sooner you can help yourself, the better. This state of energy negatively affects your gastrointestinal system, throwing you off balance. Digging down the medical rabbit hole, we could also start finding neurological effects.
Is pain an emotion? What causes this?
Pain by itself is not an emotion, but an electrical and unpleasant signal fired straight to your spinal cord and brain; however, emotions, especially strong ones, can trigger these signals and even emulate physical pain depending on the sensitivity of the person.
Several emotions can trigger inner suffering, even to the point of existential crisis or clinical depression. Unexpressed anger and stress response when it's ongoing for a prolonged amount of time is a dangerous trigger, while unresolved grief and shame can be the perfect fuel to ignite this problem.
The key is not judging yourself. This is not something you have to correct, but something you want to transition away from. Sometimes, giving yourself what you need is key: socializing, enjoying time out in nature, and celebrating life. At first, this will be difficult. Ask a good friend to encourage you at first. Soon you will see yourself pumped to ride that bike out with your fellows.
Mental and emotional help is as important as physical and spiritual help, so you must never discard them. Even looking for professional mental health if you need it would be the right move; don't ever doubt it. If you feel that emotional pain is taking over your life, have thoughts of self-harm, or believe your life is not worth living, please contact Crisis Text Line if you need support. On top, I will be happy to help you add you to my healing list and support you with some personalized free healing, too, so feel free to reach out.
Some tips:
Perhaps you are in a spot where you can pull through with your life, and you no longer need therapy, or perhaps you completed your program. If so, awesome job! Now, it is time to add some positive steps to your day-to-day, and your Trauma Recovery will be much more efficient:
- Recommended
- Talking to someone and social support.
- Exercise as emotional release.
- Meditation, dancing, chanting, or singing.
- Practice mindfulness.
- Practice emotional resilience and awareness.
- Medications for emotional distress (When prescribed by a professional.)
- Personal and Spiritual coaching. I will be happy to help; reach out here.
- Psychotherapy and CBT (Your chosen practitioner.)
- Not Recommended
- Social Media or other "society copy-paste" sources.
- Mind-altering substances, whether they are legal, master plants (normally illegal), or straight illegal narcotics.
- Judgmental circles or people who can't respect or stay away from judgment around your needs.
- Read/Watch negative literature that drains your energy and emotions (news, documentaries around pain, suffering, etc.).
- Isolate yourself or avoid reaching out to someone when in need.
- Believe you are alone, that you deserve this, or that you will never come out of your emotional pain.
You don't have to follow this list verbatim, but take it as an important guideline if you are unsure. Ultimately, take a look at your emotions. How do you feel when you do something or spend time with someone? At the end of it, are you feeling drained? If so, is it a "good rant," or do you feel back at square one?
You can do various things at once, but one foundational one is for you to find a good friend, someone close that you can talk to. You will even realize that there are things in you that most likely the other person will benefit from, making you feel fantastic and integrated.
It is about taking it slow and seeing what works best. You will have better and worse days, but ultimately, you will ease your emotional pain. Simply give yourself time and take one step at a time. If you fail or take a step back, give yourself a short break, regroup, and try again. You will grow stronger each time. Remember, you are not alone, and you have all the support you need.
FAQ
Q: What is emotional pain, and how does it affect the body?
A: Emotional pain is a psychological distress that keeps you feeling at a loss, inferior, and even sick (including mentally, spiritually, and physically). Your body releases more cortisol, faster beating/breathing, and spiritual vibration on the lower side.
Q: Can emotional pain cause physical pain?
A: When you suffer emotional pain, you are sending negative signals throughout your entire central nervous system, promoting ill-feeling and unbalanced organ functionality. From a spiritual view, you have low vibrations where sickness thrives.
Q: What are the most common symptoms of emotional distress?
A: During an emotional crisis, you may feel worn down, depressed, sick at a general body level, procrastinate, and be alone despite being surrounded by real loving people. Feelings of abandonment or not belonging often show up, too.
Q: How are emotional pain and mental health connected?
A: The body, mind, emotions, and spirit are all connected, whether you believe in them all or not. We are more than just the physical body or our thoughts. If our emotions are not well, we are not well.
Q: How does anxiety contribute to emotional suffering?
A: Anxiety wears you down because it doesn't allow you to completely shut off, even during sleep. Imagine a machine that never shuts down... eventually it breaks faster while needing more maintenance. This can be exhausting to the emotions, ripping away your positive approach in life.
Q: Why does unexpressed anger affect physical health?
A: Dealing with anger (in the right forms) releases tension and stress from your body. The more mindful you are, the better your physical health will be.
Q: How does mindfulness help with emotional distress?
A: When you find peaceful times for self-love and self-exploration, you slowly become aware of your real needs. You become aware of what you need to do, and you will find easy-to-do steps that will help you to get started.
Q: When should someone seek professional help for emotional pain?
A: If you feel that emotional pain is taking over your life, you have thoughts of self-harm, or you believe your life is not worth living, please contact Crisis Text Line if you need support. On top, I will be happy to help you add you to my healing list and support you with some personalized free healing, too, so feel free to reach out.
I hope that by now, these words help you deal with your emotional pain, at least a little. If you can help yourself for a tiny bit, you will see a huge difference. If you can't, ask for help; you are not alone. Click here and join my Free Healing List. Feel free to leave a one-line comment about your dealings with this spiritual phase. If you believe this can help someone else, feel free to share! You have read Your Daily Dose of Light with Fernando Albert.
Next week, it's time to talk about spiritual health and why it is important to properly care for your spiritual side, the same way you care for your physical body. You will get some helpful tips, so you cannot miss it! Stay tuned for next Wednesday!
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