Suppressing Emotions Is A Risk Factor For Liver Disease

The most prevailing thinking in recent years has insisted on the use of reason over all emotions. Therefore, we have been brought up to downplay the importance of emotions and their expression. People tend to shape their emotional expressions into socially acceptable forms, which can mean that they suppress or deny certain emotions.

Some emotions have been categorized as negative by society. Some of these include anger, sadness, pain and fear. An example of this can be found in phrases we have all listened to since an early age. These sayings are culturally transmitted and have become part of our deepest thoughts.

It is common to hear expressions such as “if they see you crying they will think you are weak”, “if they see you angry they will think you are a bitter person”, “check yourself, do not cry” , “Men do not cry” etc. These thoughts have been transformed into dogmas, and therefore we distort the expression of our own feelings. As a result, we become predisposed to certain physical ailments, and among these we find liver disease.

Denying or suppressing culturally based emotions, such as fear, sadness, or anger, will not make them go away. No matter how much dirt you throw at them, they will stay. When we suppress emotions, deny them free expression, the effect of the expression and the movement that is prevented will instead be channeled within ourselves.

When we experience anger or rage, for example, muscle tension will be experienced in the outward muscles to contribute to the escape and combat response. When we suppress them, this tension will instead be directed inwards and transferred to our internal muscles.

In the long run, the tensions that come with the repressed emotions will express themselves in some other way. This can be, for example, contractions or stiff muscles, neck pain, stomach ailments, headaches and even liver disease.

Emotions that are trapped within a person want to be released and expressed. This is part of the nature of emotions because they must be experienced and expressed.

Controlling your emotions is something of an illusory experience under certain circumstances. A very delicate balance is maintained behind the facade of “control” that the individual builds up; this is because attempts to maintain control will only bring about a transient transformation of the extreme behavior. Sooner or later, the repressed emotions must come out.

Under the diaphragm we find the liver – a body responsible for detoxification. The liver plays an important role in all our vital functions. It not only filters and eliminates waste, but also neutralizes toxins, microbes and carcinogens. When this organ is affected, it will result in several pathologies inside and outside the liver, which will also affect other organs.

All types of stress or pressure block liver function in one way or another. This is because the body pays all the attention to solving what it is that overwhelms it and generates stress when it becomes tense. This is normal and healthy, to some degree. But when stress is repetitive and acute, the liver will chronically block its activity and become predisposed to obstruction.

Anger is the feeling that is directly linked to most liver problems. The term anger should be interpreted in its broadest sense. It includes emotional states such as resentment, anger, frustration, irritation, anger, indignation, hostility and bitterness. If these conditions are maintained for a long time, the liver can potentially be affected, causing stagnation.

It is a good idea to take a look behind the role that society attributes to negative emotions. This will help you avoid possible liver disease and keep this organ in good condition. Instead of avoiding anger and frustration, we must confront the situations that cause these feelings. We can do this by talking about the topics that make us uncomfortable and solve stressful situations.