Dr. Mel Hashemi on Instagram: "Emotions aren’t just mental experiences — they’re physiological signals processed through the nervous system. The brain communicates through the body first, which is why feelings often show up as tension, tightness, or sensation before we can name them cognitively. This is rooted in interoception, the brain’s ability to sense what’s happening inside the body. When emotions aren’t felt or processed, the body keeps the score. Chronic stress, trauma, or emotional supp

† Gideon Horner - INNER FREEDOM COACH on Instagram: "Some behaviors don’t mean you’re broken. They mean your nervous system learned to stay alert to survive. Here are a few signs it might still be living in protection mode: 1. Replaying conversations on loop Your system is searching for mistakes to prevent future threat. 2. Checking your phone without reason Micro-distraction to avoid feelings that don’t feel safe to feel yet. 3. Needing constant background noise Silence removes distraction - an

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