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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