11/30/2025
EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy treat these issues and can relieve you of physical pain you may have carried for a very long time, probably unaware of its origin.
Studies show that the body can store emotional, physical, and sexual trauma, which can then manifest as physical pain. This happens because the brain doesnāt separate physical and emotional pain, and the nervous system can store trauma, leading to symptoms like chronic pain, headaches, fatigue, and digestive issues, especially in those with PTSD.
ā¶ļøHow trauma is stored and expressed physically:
šEmbodiment theories: These theories suggest that traumatic experiences are stored in the bodyās somatosensory system as implicit memories and can impact physical sensations and responses later in life.
šBrain and nervous system response: The central nervous system processes emotional and physical pain similarly, and trauma can lead to chronic stress responses.
šChronic pain: There is a higher prevalence of chronic pain in survivors of childhood sexual abuse, as well as a link between trauma and conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
šManifestations: The physical pain can be a warning sign that emotional work needs to be done or a result of unresolved trauma in the nervous system.
ā¶ļøExamples of physical symptoms: Common physical symptoms include:
Headaches
Muscle pain and stiffness
Gastrointestinal issues
Fatigue
Increased heart rate, sweating, or trembling
Sexual pain or dysfunction
You must release the trauma from your body in order to heal. I will put a few somatic exercises in the comments section for you to try on your own, but more severe cases should seek professional guidance. Your trauma is never your fault, but, unfortunately, healing has become your responsibility. Take great care of yourselves sweet friends.
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