In my practice, I have worked with many people who struggle to feel their feelings. There is almost always an adaptive reason for this pattern of pushing down or suppressing unpleasant emotions or sensations. For some, this could have stemmed from a household growing up where feelings of anger led to actions of violence (emotional or physical). As a result, children in situations such as these may experience fear or shame when feelings of anger arise within them.
Thanks for sharing, Livio. I am also a huge advocate of journaling :) I would love to hear any journaling prompts or ways of approaching building a journaling practice that worked for you.
Nice list. Journaling has helped me a lot to bring anger to consciousness. Highly recommended.
Thanks for sharing, Livio. I am also a huge advocate of journaling :) I would love to hear any journaling prompts or ways of approaching building a journaling practice that worked for you.