In the short term, this is a brilliant survival strategy. It allows you to function during a crisis, make rational decisions when things are chaotic, and keep going when you want to fall apart. The problem arises when the crisis is over, but the breaker remains tripped.
Emotions live in the body. Anxiety might feel like butterflies; anger might feel like heat in the face. Close your eyes and scan your body from head to toe. Where do you feel tension? Breathe into that space. Don't try to fix it; just acknowledge it. emotional blocking
We rarely block emotions for no reason. Usually, it is a learned behavior rooted in our past. In the short term, this is a brilliant survival strategy
Emotional blocking—often called emotional shutdown, numbness, or "bottling things up"—is a subconscious defense mechanism where the mind creates a barrier against intense or overwhelming feelings. While it acts as a protective shield during a crisis, long-term emotional blocking can lead to a sense of detachment from oneself and others, eventually impacting mental and physical health. What is Emotional Blocking? Emotions live in the body
Unlocking these suppressed states requires moving from to intentional response .