How Christy healed her panic attacks and neck tension by finally letting her emotions out
"I've learned that emotions are energy that needs to be moved.”
Christy is a homemaker who spent years bottling up her emotions instead of speaking up - until it caught up with her physically. She started having panic attacks, neck tension so bad she couldn't turn her head, and zero energy. We chatted to her about what it took to start healing, and how she finally found her way back to herself.
As of now, I'm currently a homemaker. My days are pretty simple. I do a Bible study, try to get out and walk on pretty days, and stay on top of getting things done around the house.
Before I signed up to Kaya, my days were pretty much like a roller coaster. I've never been the type to speak up because I feared what would happen. So I bottled it up instead. That took a toll on both my physical and emotional health. I had so much muscle tension in my neck and upper back that it was uncomfortable to turn my head.
What was the final straw that made you decide things had to change?
At my last job, I had stressed my body out because I wasn't stewarding my body the way that I needed to be. I wasn't eating right. I wasn't moving my body. Because of that, I had no energy. I dreaded my days before they even began. It got bad enough to where I started having panic attacks and felt on edge all the time. I thought leaving that job would help me heal, but it only did so much. That's when I knew something needed to change.
Because I felt on edge all the time, it was hard to be around anybody, even loved ones. I wanted to be alone so I secluded myself. I stayed home. I said "no" to making plans or would back out of something last minute. But now, I'm noticing that I'm wanting to get out and do things again!
I've learned that emotions are energy that needs to be moved. However, pent up emotions may take a little longer to process, so I'm learning to be more patient with myself and my body. I have to remind myself that it takes time to heal and for the nervous system to regulate.
This isn't the end. It may feel like it, but it isn't. You gotta put the work in to see the results. Keep going. Don't give up. You got this!
I don't know if I could pick a favorite! They've all been such a huge help depending on what I was feeling or going through in the moment. I will say that Jaw Unlock has been a lifesaver for me because I've always been a jaw clencher/teeth grinder. Anger Management is another good one that's helped me release some of that pent up energy that I never allowed myself to process. I've heard there's a neck journey coming out at some point, and I'm looking forward to that one as well!
