The stomach is a major storage center for emotions related to stress, anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. In both traditional medicine and body-based psychology, the stomach is deeply connected to emotions and how we process pressure in life.

Emotions Often Trapped in the Stomach:

• Anxiety and Stress – Under pressure, the stomach tends to contract, leading to bloating, indigestion, or stomach pain.

• Fear and Insecurity – Worries about the future, instability, or a lack of control can affect digestion.

• Repressed Anger – If you frequently suppress anger without expressing it, it can accumulate in the stomach, potentially causing ulcers or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

• Overwhelm and Mental Overload – When you feel unable to "digest" or process a situation, your stomach may react with discomfort and tension.

  
  

Ways to Release Trapped Emotions in the Stomach:

• Deep Breathing & Meditation – Helps relax the nervous system and reduce tension in the abdominal area.

• Gentle Movement – Yoga, abdominal massage, or self-massage can stimulate digestion and relieve stress.

• Practicing Letting Go – Journaling, verbal expression, or emotional release exercises (e.g., screaming into a pillow, writing a letter and burning it).

• Balanced Diet – Reducing spicy, greasy foods and drinking herbal teas like ginger or peppermint to support digestion.

  
  

Have you ever felt stomach discomfort due to stress or anxiety?