What happens when you bottle up emotions with C-PTSD? Therapist shares insights

From declining health to more stress and anxiety, here are a few things that can happen when we bottle up our emotions.

Published on: Mar 21, 2024 6:51 PM IST

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C-PTSD is a condition where a person experiences the symptoms of PTSD along with additional symptoms such as difficulty in controlling emotions, feeling angry and distrustful and a sense of hopelessness. "Navigating emotions with CPTSD. Bottling up emotions with CPTSD? It's crucial to understand the ripple effects," wrote therapist Linda Meredith as she noted down the effects of bottling up emotions with C-PTSD. (Shutterstock)

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Holding back emotions and not expressing them in a healthy way can lead to increased stress and anxiety.  (Shutterstock)

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The silence from not addressing the bottled-up emotions can lead to more self-doubt and lowered self-confidence.  (Unsplash)

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Suppressed feelings can often show up as declining health. This can show up as physical symptoms and chronic illnesses.  (Shutterstock)

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When we do not express our emotions, it can erode our relationship with the ones surrounding us. This can lead to more conflict.  (Unsplash)

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When we avoid sharing our emotions, we tend to isolate ourselves from our loved ones. This can give us a sense of emptiness and loneliness.  (Unsplash)