Emotional Suppression

"I'm fine..." As calm as this sentence sounds... It is often a lie.

We previously talked about Emotional Load, where emotions are overwhelming. But today's topic is different. Emotions exist... but they are not expressed. This is Emotional Suppression.

1. What exactly happens? Emotions arise, but we stop them. Anger comes... but we stay calm. We feel sad... but we smile. We are tired... but we say, "I'm fine." This isn't understanding... it's a habit.

2. How does this habit form? Slowly... unknowingly... "If I speak now, there will be an argument." "I don't want to trouble anyone because of me." "I need to stay strong." And then... the mind learns to stop itself.

3. Where does the trouble show up? Emotions don't come out... So they keep circulating inside. - Heaviness in the chest - Feeling a lump in the throat - Sudden irritability - Overthinking when alone - Fatigue without any clear reason This all feels "mental"... But the body is also saying the same thing.

4. Impact on the body (Health Impact) When emotions are suppressed, they don't disappear... They transform. - Cortisol (stress hormone) increases - Blood Pressure fluctuates - Palpitations can be felt - Sleep gets disturbed That's why some people say, "Everything is normal... but I don't feel well."

5. Subtle truth (Important realization) People who keep everything to themselves... Are not weak. They are more tolerant, But they slowly get exhausted.

6. What to change? You don't need to tell everything... But expressing something is necessary. - Ask yourself, "What am I feeling?" - Talk to a trusted person. - Write it down; it lightens the mind. - Take a pause instead of reacting immediately. Expression isn't drama... it's a release.

Even if the mind has gotten used to... Keeping everything quiet, Remember this: Even in a seemingly calm mind, A lot of noise is going on.

Do you keep everything to yourself? What is your experience? If you liked this post and found it relatable, give it a heart and send it to someone who always says, "I'm fine."

Dr Ravindra L Kulkarni, MD, DNB, FSCAI (Cardiology) Just For Hearts