Psychosomatic symptoms are more common than we think. When the mind is overwhelmed, the body sometimes takes the burden. In this article, we explore the link between emotional stress and physical pain — and how healing begins from within.
In a world where stress is normalized and emotional struggles are often minimized, more and more people are suffering from something they can’t quite explain: physical pain with no medical cause. This condition, often referred to as psychosomatic pain, is not imaginary. It’s real, raw, and incredibly common — especially in high-functioning individuals who suppress their emotions in order to keep up with life’s demands.
“The body keeps the score.” — Bessel van der Kolk
What is Psychosomatic Pain?
Psychosomatic literally means “mind and body.” It refers to physical symptoms that are caused or worsened by emotional and mental stress. While the pain is felt in the body, its roots are often psychological.
For example:
- Chronic stomach aches triggered by anxiety
- Chest pain without heart issues
- Back pain linked to emotional burdens
- Migraines from unprocessed grief
Despite being medically untraceable, these symptoms are real and can be debilitating.
Why It Happens
The body and mind are intricately connected. When the brain experiences trauma, grief, fear, or chronic stress, it can’t always process it consciously — especially when emotions are repressed. The body then steps in, manifesting these unresolved issues physically.
Your nervous system may be stuck in a state of fight or flight, leading to increased cortisol, digestive issues, immune dysfunction, and muscle tension.
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How to Identify Psychosomatic Pain
Ask yourself:
- Have doctors told you “everything looks normal”?
- Is the pain persistent or cyclical, with no clear pattern?
- Do your symptoms worsen with emotional stress or conflict?
- Are you going through a significant life challenge or emotional period?
If yes, your body may be sending you signals that your mind has silenced.
Healing From Within
Psychosomatic recovery is possible. It’s not about “thinking positively” but about going deep within:
- Therapeutic journaling to access repressed memories
- Timeline therapy to identify root causes
- Coaching or counseling to process and release trapped emotions
- Breathwork and somatic exercises to regulate the nervous system
You’re not crazy. You’re not weak. Your body is wise — it’s trying to protect you.
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At Move On, we’ve worked with dozens of clients suffering from unexplained physical symptoms. Through our structured coaching programs and emotional healing practices, clients begin to reconnect with themselves and find relief.
You deserve to live in a body that feels safe.
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