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In this video, I talk about a few ideas you can reflect on if you are struggling to become aware of emotions. Becoming aware of emotions can be helpful if they underpin symptoms. However, if repressing emotions has become a lifelong habit, it may require awareness of the different strategies we use with emotions and understanding how we might avoid emotions.

Some repressed emotions might be linked to trauma and it is advisable to seek support from a mental health professional to give you personalised advice about this type of challenge.

I'm not a medical professional; this is not medical advice or mental health advice. Seek help from your primary care doctor or local services if you are concerned about your health or mental health.

Intro: (0:00)
Why we might repress emotions: (1:22)
Do you feel safe in your body: (2:47)
Stories/beliefs about paying attention to emotions: (4:06)
Are there patterns or conditions when noticing emotions is easier/harder: (6:28)
Other behaviour patterns: (8:00)
How much perfection is affecting becoming aware of emotions: (8:38)
Anxiety, worry and rumination as patterns that might cover up emotions: (11:20)
Using IFS/Parts to reflect on emotions: (12:15)
Summary: (13:01)
ISTDP as therapy for becoming aware of emotions: (13:25)
Outro: (13:51)

On this channel I speak about topics related to Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and similar conditions. I found the work of Dr. John Sarno really helpful, in particular his book The Mindbody Prescription. I also found Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches useful for helping me learn how to get more aware of emotions. Dr. John Sarno, coined the term Tension Myositis/Myoneural Syndrome (TMS) - a condition in which unexplained medical symptoms are underpinned by repressed emotions or psychological processes. His work and the work of his colleagues have helped many people including those with chronic fatigue and chronic pain.

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