Thoracic Rigidity / Stiffness
Possible Buried Feelings
Defensivenessresistancefear of vulnerabilityhypervigilance
Possible Buried Beliefs
- “I can't let anyone in.”
- “If I soften, I'll collapse.”
Healing Notes
Thoracic stiffness may reflect prolonged emotional bracing and guardedness. GNM relates this pattern to defensive posturing and unresolved inner conflict. Symbolically, it can represent fear that openness will lead to injury or disappointment.
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