Body Mind Soul Solution, Healing Emotional Pain through Exercise

An effective way to manage emotional pain and begin emotional healing is through exercising and journaling as discussed by Bob Livingstone in his book. Should give this a go if you are looking to uncover emotional pain.




1. Symptoms you are currently experiencing that have been ruled out as physical problems by your physician.

• Do you get headaches?
• Do you have muscle pain?
• Do you experience rapid heartbeat?
• Do you get stomach aches?
• Do you grind your teeth at night?
• Do you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep?
• Do you lack energy or motivation?

2. Present emotional state.

• Are you easily agitated?
• Do you have difficulty finding enjoyment in activities that once were pleasurable?
• Do you have difficulty getting along with others?
• Do you find yourself crying more lately?
• Do you find yourself with no discernible emotion?
• Do you find yourself disconnected from others?
• Do you have difficulty thinking clearly?
• Do you have difficulty concentrating?
• Are you worried much of the time?
• Are you afraid to stand up for yourself?
• Do you have difficulty giving yourself credit when you have done something well?
• Do you find that your feelings are hurt often and that you do not have the ability to soothe yourself?
• Do you have difficulty trusting others?
• Do you have problems forgiving others?
• Do you have problems forgiving yourself?
• Do you have low self esteem?
• Do you have difficulty making and keeping friendships?
• Do you have difficulty making and keeping intimate relationships?
• Do you sense that something is wrong but have difficulty identifying problems?

3. Childhood history

• Were you physically abused by your parents or others?
• Were you neglected by your parents or others close to you?
• Were you emotionally abused by your parents or others?
• Were you sexually abused as a child?
• Did your parents play with you when you were a child?
• What were your parents' expectations of you as a child and as a teenager?
• What were your grades like in school?
• How did your parents discipline you?
• How did your parents deal with their failures?
• Did your parents praise you for doing well?
• What was the most positive event of your childhood?
• What was the most upsetting/traumatic event of your childhood?
• How did this affect you as a child?