Weight Gain
Possible Buried Feelings
Shamefearself-protectionpunishmentsadnessgrief
Possible Buried Beliefs
- “I need to hide or protect myself.”
- “It's not safe to be seen or desired.”
Healing Notes
Weight gain may serve as emotional insulation during periods of stress, grief, vulnerability, or perceived threat. Symbolically, it can represent carrying unresolved pain or creating a protective barrier between oneself and the outside world.
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