Somatic Stress Release™ can help move it through!

When you encounter stress, your body instinctively knows how to respond to release the tension, which prevents it from becoming stored and trapped in your body. However, as humans with complex brains in modern, busy lives, we often suppress or inhibit these natural responses. That causes the energy and memories to get trapped inside. This can lead to physical distress, discomfort, and unease, which makes it hard to truly feel at ease in your own body and mind. ​ You might try to cope with stress in various ways -- some healthy, some not-so-healthy. Whether you abuse substances, numb yourself emotionally, stay too busy, or push through injuries in the name of productivity, the energy is still there. You can try to outrun it, but it keeps nagging at you, causing pain, fatigue, or negative moods and emotional states. ​ Stress from traumatic events, whether a single incident or prolonged exposure (like an abusive childhood or adult relationship) can be especially hard to release. It might feel like you're constantly reliving the trauma, which might experienced as  waves of anxiety, erratic energy, or overwhelming sadness or anger. You may struggle to process the physical sensations that come with reminders of the traumas. ​