Traditional treatments for chronic pain often focus on physical symptoms, but as we already know, not all chronic pain comes from a physical source.
Vulnerability is a powerful approach to healing chronic pain.
Vulnerability is often perceived as a weakness, but it is, in fact, a demonstration of strength and courage. It means that you are open about your feelings, fears, and struggles. When you allow yourself to be vulnerable, you create space for authentic connections with others and yourself. This openness can lead to greater emotional resilience, which is crucial for anyone dealing with chronic pain.
Stress, anxiety, and depression can exacerbate pain levels. By embracing vulnerability, you are reducing the stress that is caused by pushed down emotions and trying so hard to be liked by others.
Every time you show up openly and vulnerably, you show up more like YOURSELF. You’re becoming more ALIGNED with yourself. And this is how you heal chronic symptoms too.
Links mentioned in this episode: Brene Brown’s Vulnerability Ted talk: https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o?si=X6vk9mepgHRjOpPs
Ep 345. How Having Hard Conversations Helps You Build Confidence And Reduce Your Chronic Pain: https://youtu.be/W4fWucmI9nU
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Emotionally Fit is my new emotional healing program for chronic pain or other chronic symptom recovery. You can find it here: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/emotionally-fit
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