08/04/2026
Feeling stuck in a cycle of stress, frustration and irritation?
It’s not just in your head.
In Chinese medicine, emotions aren’t separate from the body — they’re part of how the body communicates.
One of the most common patterns I see in clinic is stress affecting the Liver — responsible for the smooth flow of Qi.
When that flow becomes disrupted, it can show up as:
• irritability
• tension or headaches
• irregular or painful cycles
• breast tenderness and bloating
• feeling overwhelmed or on edge
• a louder inner critic
• feeling flat, disconnected or low
You might notice it in everyday moments too —
snapping more easily, feeling that surge of road rage, or saying yes when you really mean no.
Many of us were taught to be the “good girl” —
to stay agreeable, keep the peace, and feel guilty for saying no
So instead of expressing what we feel, we override it
But when emotion is repeatedly pushed down, it doesn’t disappear
In Chinese medicine, this can contribute to stagnation in the body over time — which may also be reflected as inflammation
Often, this is a signal something deeper is being crossed —
a boundary, a need, or something that hasn’t been acknowledged
Anger isn’t something to suppress
It’s energy
And when we learn to work with it — so it can move rather than stagnate — everything begins to shift
Chinese medicine encourages us to become familiar with all of our emotions, not just the comfortable ones
If this resonates, I’ve shared a simple practice inside this month’s Nectar newsletter ✨
You don’t need to override what you feel —
you need to understand what it’s asking for
If this resonates, comment PATTERNS and I’ll share how I’d approach this in clinic 💛