So, does your doctor deal in emotions … because they feel it’s needed? Or do they ignore and make fun of them?
Many believe our emotions don’t really matter when it comes to our physical health. So, when we get sick we go see a Dr., never questioning if we need to take a look inside ourselves and ask if your doctor deals in emotions. We’ve started expecting to be called names (head-cases, emotional wrecks, etc.)
Real results are found when we pay attention. Our get it done society often ignores how they feel and who they are. We need to have the room to ask our questions about emotions as well as the physical and spiritual.
But, are the questions with answers being shelved? Does your doctor deal with emotions, and if so, how?
Doctors have training for emergencies. It’s what they’re really good at. When you’re bleeding out, that’s who you want to see. But, when your gut isn’t working right … the prescriptions they offer are less helpful. Still, answers are out there.
There are naturopathic practitioners. They take more time to answer your questions, but do they deal with the emotional aspects of healing?
Most practitioners are not really there to talk about your emotions. I’m not arguing they should necessarily. But, I am saying they should be ready to listen to the patient. Does your doctor understand the role emotions play? And, are they listening?
My doctor tried to deal in emotions:
I’ve been to hundreds of doctor’s appointments in the world of neurology. Doctors hand me a paper to fill out about my emotions each visit … but, we don’t talk about them. I fill out a form stating how I feel on a scale of one to ten. That is, until the day my doctor decided we needed to talk emotions. Do emotions play a crucial role in our interactions and does your doctor see this importance?
I made the mistake of going there. After all, he brought it up. As his eyes widened at my answers, I sensed from across the room that we’d both rather be anywhere else. (Was I reading the room wrong…maybe he was just having a rough day?)
Then, there’s your family. I hope you have a wonderful family who can talk about emotion. But, I know there are a lot of families who don’t talk about much at all. Certain topics are off limits. Shame becomes a tool. It’s hard to let someone else have their own experience so far outside your understanding without interference.
When we understand emotion, we can talk about our pain. We release it, speak of our joys and celebrate them. Healing is possible and transformation is found in community.
Safe space may not necessarily be your doctors office. Perhaps, discovering physical ailments can cause breakthrough for your emotions. Either way, patient appointments belong to the patient.
When you experience negative emotions your body responds physically. Conversely, physical issues can cause negative emotion. When you’re trying to unravel the past of pain without dealing with this one piece of the pie… you’re missing a link to freedom. Does your doctor play a role in addressing these emotions as part of their practice? Maybe that’s something for the patient to decide.
Do you have emotions you didn’t know were there?
Are you sick?
Are things stacking up? There’s usually not just ONE reason.
If you’re anything like me … your story is multifaceted, and emotions may play a role in your overall health.
And, maybe this is you.
It’s not always so straightforward.
You can choose to be limited by the life you’ve been given. Alternatively, create the life you want in spite of it. Start now. Choose the smile, the light. It will affect how you move in the world. Even if doctors tell you you’re dying and the pills are taking you down one by one. You have beauty inside you. Choose well.
In touch with your emotions? How has it transformed your health? Let us know in the comments.
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