Healing the Hidden Wounds: Recognizing the Signs
Have you ever found yourself reacting strongly to a simple comment, feeling like your body is ready to go into battle even though there’s no real threat? Maybe you’ve noticed that you’re quick to defend yourself, even when no one is attacking you or others are simply asking questions or providing feedback or their opinions. These reactions might leave you feeling confused, isolated, or even questioning your own sanity. If any of this resonates with you, you’re not alone—and more importantly, there is a path toward healing.
Understanding the Signs
Our bodies have an incredible way of storing experiences, both good and bad. Sometimes, past wounds—whether from childhood, relationships, or other traumatic experiences—can linger within us, manifesting in ways that affect our daily lives. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and other somatic therapies offer a compassionate approach to understanding and healing these wounds.
Here are some signs that your body might be holding onto wounds that need healing:
- Reactive Behaviors Toward Others
- Do you find yourself reacting quickly, perhaps too quickly, in certain situations? Whether it’s snapping at a loved one or feeling surges of anger , these reactions can feel overwhelming. Often, they stem from unresolved wounds that your body has been holding onto for years. In Sensorimotor Psychotherapy , you’ll learn how to listen to these reactions as signals from your body, guiding you to what needs healing.
- Easily Defensive and Triggered
- If you notice that you’re constantly on edge, ready to defend yourself even when there’s no immediate danger, your body may be stuck in a survival mode. This “fight or flight” response is deeply rooted in our biology, but when it’s triggered too often, it can wear us down. Eileen can help gently guide you in exploring and understanding these triggers, helping you understand where they come from and teaching you how to soothe your nervous system.
- Strained Relationships with Loved Ones
- Unhealed wounds don’t just affect you—they can ripple out into your relationships with those you care about. You might find it hard to connect, or perhaps you push people away without understanding why. In working with Eileen, you can start to identify how past experiences are influencing your present relationships, begin to heal those wounds and work toward healthier, more fulfilling connections.
- Tolerating Abuse and Bad Treatment
- Sometimes, unresolved wounds can make you more tolerant of mistreatment, whether from others or even from yourself. You might feel like you deserve it, or that this is just the way things are. But deep down, your body knows better. Eileen will help you access your internal wisdom and courage to empower you to reclaim your sense of self-worth and set boundaries that protect your well-being.
- Difficulty Managing Thoughts and Emotions
- Do your thoughts sometimes feel like a runaway train, or your emotions like a storm that you can’t control? This can be another sign that your body is carrying unhealed wounds. Eileen/ “Mosai Therapy” will teach you tools to help you ground yourself, bringing your mind and body back into balance.
- Feeling “Crazy” and Doubting Yourself
- Perhaps the most distressing sign of unhealed wounds is the feeling that you’re “crazy” or that you can’t trust your own perceptions. This can be incredibly isolating, but it’s important to remember that these feelings are not a reflection of who you are—they’re a sign that your body is calling out for healing. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy therapy helps you reconnect with your inner wisdom, restoring your confidence and trust in yourself.
Finding Relief and Healing
The journey to healing isn’t always easy, but it is possible. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy therapy, inner child work, and IFS provides a safe space to explore the wounds that are affecting your life, offering relief from the symptoms that have been holding you back. As you begin to understand and heal these wounds, you’ll find that your reactions soften, your relationships improve, and your sense of self becomes stronger.
Remember, you don’t have to go through this alone. Seeking help is a courageous step toward the life you deserve—a life where you feel safe, loved, and at peace in your own body. Healing is not just possible; it’s within your reach.
If you recognize yourself in any of these signs, consider exploring Sensorimotor Psychotherapy therapy, inner child work and IFS as a path to healing. Your body has been holding onto these wounds for a long time, and it’s time to give it the care and attention it needs to heal.
