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Rib Pain / Intercostal Tension

Possible Buried Feelings
Anxietygriefheld emotionfear of expansionoverwhelm

Possible Buried Beliefs

  • There's no room for me.
  • If I let go, I'll fall apart.

Healing Notes

Rib and intercostal tension often mirror emotional constriction and protective breath-holding. GNM associates these patterns with fear, territorial insecurity, or self-protection. Symbolically, they may reflect suppressed grief and reluctance to fully engage with life.

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