We are taught as children to hide our emotions, to suppress the feelings that lead to outbursts, crying or tantrums. Parents don’t like seeing their children upset, and in society it is frowned upon when kids are screaming and crying in public. The socialization of emotional suppression begins at a very early age.
As we are conditioned to hold in emotions, the physical ramifications of this can be many. Stomach aches, headaches, and other issues can manifest as emotions are held inside. It is part of the price we pay to live in society the way it is, but as we get older we can begin to recognize these pent-up feelings and deal with them in an adult way.
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