Psychological
What if your body is saying what your mouth won't?
When someone constantly suppresses anger, swallows frustration, or says yes when they mean no, the stress doesn't just disappear. It stays in the body. Over time, that emotional compression can show up as inflammation, autoimmune conditions, or chronic pain.
When we have been prevented from learning how to say no, our bodies may end up saying it for us.— Gabor Maté
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Physician & Trauma Expert
Gabor Maté is a Hungarian-Canadian physician and bestselling author known for his work on trauma, addiction, and the connection between stress and illness.
Based on When the Body Says No — Gabor Maté, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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