Holding It In Makes You Sick: The Hidden Cost

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  Many of us grow up learning to “be strong,” “push through,” or “keep it together.” But what we rarely talk about is the weight that comes with carrying emotions we never release. Anger. Bitterness. Jealousy. Resentment. Unforgiveness. Hidden hurt. Silent disappointment. These emotions don’t stay neatly tucked away in the heart. The body feels them. The mind reacts to them. And the soul holds them like unspoken stories. The Body Keeps the Score When we bottle up hard emotions, the body shifts into a subtle form of stress response. Even if we smile on the outside, our inside is tightening, guarding, bracing. Over time, suppressed emotions can contribute to: Chronic tension Anxiety and irritability Fatigue and sleep issues High blood pressure Weakened immune system Digestive issues Emotional numbness or shutdown What stays unspoken becomes stored. And what stays stored eventually surfaces — often through the body. Spiritual Truth: God Never Designed Us to...

Things That Could Be A Factor In Your Mental Health

 

🧬 Biological
 
 Family history of mental illness
Brain chemistry or hormonal imbalances 
 Chronic health conditions or pain
 Sleep deprivation or poor nutrition

💔 Life Experiences

 Trauma or abuse
 Grief, loss, or separation
 Stress from major life changes
 Financial hardship or instability

🏘️ Environment

 Unsafe or toxic surroundings
 High pressure at work or school
 Discrimination or stigma
 Lack of access to support services

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Social

 Feeling isolated or lonely
 Conflict in relationships
 Lack of emotional support
 Toxic friendships or environments

🍷 Lifestyle

 Drug or alcohol use
 Dependency or withdrawal
 Impact on mood or behavior
 Using substances to cope

Digital/social media overload
Lack of physical activity

🧠 Mindset

 Negative self-talk
 Difficulty managing emotions
 Feeling disconnected from purpose or faith

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