Stress, grief, worry, and anger are all common emotions that we often experience. When these emotions are out of balance, it can have a negative impact on our physical health.
Stress can take up abode in our heart and brain, affecting not just our physical but mental well-being often experienced in form of headaches, fatigue, and trouble sleeping.
Grief often finds its place in our lungs, making it difficult to breathe when we’re overwhelmed by loss. It can also cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and a lump in the throat.
Worry is likely to inhabit in our stomach, causing that familiar sensation of butterflies in stressful situations. It can also lead to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Anger can make itself relatively comfortable in the liver. It can cause inflammation, liver damage, and even cirrhosis.
It is essential to understand the connection between our emotions and our organs so that we may take better care of our overall wellbeing.
A few healthy and effective ways to express and manage our emotions include talking to a friend or therapist, writing in a journal, or engaging in physical activity can all help. So, next time you’re feeling stressed, grieving, worried, or angry, take a moment to pause and acknowledge your emotions. Allow yourself to feel what you’re feeling, and then find a healthy way to express it.
Remember, when we are mindful of our emotional health, we are also attending to our physical health.