Healing from the Inside Out: The Emotional Significance of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome #

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of a group of pathologies that are functional digestive disorders. "It is defined by the presence of recurrent abdominal pain, with symptomatic periods and others without symptoms, associated with alterations in the intestinal rhythm occurring periods of diarrhea, constipation or both, and may be associated with bloating and abdominal distension, in the absence of organic, infectious, metabolic or neurological disease affecting the digestive tract," reports Antonio M. It has also been called nervous colitis, spastic colitis or spastic colon. All these denominations are today considered erroneous and incomplete.

Causes #

To date, no single mechanism is known to explain why patients with irritable bowel disease suffer from these symptoms in a chronic and recurrent manner. From a general point of view, the most accepted and proven is that there are alterations in motility and/or digestive sensitivity, influenced by psychological factors. "The intestinal barrier-microbiota axis, i.e. the intestinal flora, is increasingly being implicated. This seems to play a very important role in the activation of the immune system at the level of the intestinal walls, which could condition this pathology," according to Moreno Garcia. In addition, other different alterations have been proposed that could also influence this disease: gastroenteritis, food intolerances, hormonal alterations and genetic factors. Some experts point out that it could be related to work, family or economic stress.

Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome #

The digestive symptoms are abdominal pain and distension, and altered bowel rhythm.

• The abdominal pain is usually diffuse or localized in the lower abdomen, usually not radiating, cramping, oppressive or stabbing, generally mild or of moderate intensity, lasting less than two hours, relieved after defecation and usually respecting sleep. The onset or presence of abdominal pain is usually associated with the desire to defecate or with changes in the frequency or consistency of bowel movements, and the patient frequently relates its onset to the ingestion of some food.

• Bowel rhythm disturbances may manifest with predominance of constipation or diarrhea, or alternating diarrhea-constipation. Abdominal distension and meteorism develop progressively throughout the day and are referred to as "excess gas". Premature satiety after ingestion, nausea, vomiting and heartburn are frequent.

• Other symptoms are the sensation of incomplete evacuation and the presence of mucus in the stool.

Function and Symbolism of Irritable Bowel Syndrome #

Irritable bowel syndrome may be a reflection of the internal tensions and unresolved emotions we experience in our daily lives.

This condition may be related to a difficulty in assimilating and releasing emotions, which may generate anxiety, frustration, repressed anger or fear. In particular, it is linked to feelings of lack of control and security in our lives.

Sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome may be experiencing emotional imbalance, especially in areas where they feel unable to express their needs and emotions in a healthy way. This can create a sense of internal conflict between what is felt and what can be expressed externally.

Healing the irritable colon involves addressing and resolving these underlying emotional conflicts. This may include exploring and processing repressed emotions, learning to set healthy boundaries, improving communication, and finding more adaptive ways to manage stress. By addressing these emotional issues, improvement in both gastrointestinal health and overall emotional well-being can be experienced.

It is essential to recognize that irritable bowel is not only a physical manifestation, but also a message from our body about the need to harmonize our internal emotions. By taking steps to care for our emotional health, we can cultivate greater inner joy and fully express our emotions, thus finding a path to holistic healing and wellness.

The Emotional Significance of Irritable Bowel Syndrome #

If we have difficulty to accept a situation, to accept someone's attitude and behavior, this will generate many emotions. But what is the difference between an emotion and a feeling?

An emotion is a mental activity of accusation, therefore, of non-acceptance. As soon as we start accusing ourselves or someone else, we are no longer feeling: our ego has just taken control over our heart, because it does not agree with what is happening. Mental activity takes over and emotions manifest, mainly anger. There are always several other emotions associated with anger: aggressiveness, impatience, intolerance, frustration and this can even go as far as rancor and hatred. We always find behind all these emotions a great feeling of pain or sadness. Why? Because our soul is afflicted by the idea that we stop feeling.

A feeling corresponds rather to the capacity to feel while observing what is happening, without mental activity, without accusation. For example, a feeling of admiration on seeing something beautiful, a feeling of joy on hearing a child's laughter, and so on. It can also come from a situation considered negative, such as a feeling of fear when we are about to fall, a feeling of abandonment when someone has forgotten us, etc. For this to be considered a feeling, we must feel what is happening internally and be able to look at these feelings without judging them as good or bad. It is the ability to feel and to give ourselves the right to be human and above all to have fears coming from our unhealed wounds of the soul. A person who is able to feel this way, without judgment, is then able to act this way with others: he can observe that someone else is experiencing difficult things, without judging him. In this way, he will avoid experiencing emotions and, therefore, digestion problems.

The stomach and the heart are very close to each other, most people confuse them. The person who is not in his heart, that is, who does not love unconditionally, tries to fill his stomach. The person who is in his heart is the one who can observe everything that happens, all the people around him without judging anyone as good or bad, right or wrong. He accepts that everyone is different.

On the contrary, the person who is not is the one who judges, criticizes easily as soon as things do not happen according to his expectations or people around him do not act according to his expectations or beliefs. Let's take the example of the lady who cannot accept her husband's bad habit of often postponing what he should do. She qualifies this behavior as a "bad habit" according to criteria based on her beliefs learned when she was young. Whenever he acts this way, anger dominates her, whether expressed or unexpressed. If she does not express it, it will cause even more damage to her physical body.

Living this anger prevents her from being in her heart and feeling the fears awakened in her and also prevents her from discovering what her husband is experiencing, which would help her to discover the fears that prevent her from acting immediately.

Why is it so difficult to accept others without judging them and so easy to want to change them? This is mainly due to our wounds of betrayal or injustice.

The wound of betrayal is activated when the other acts completely opposite to what we expected. We believe that someone who loves us should always try to please us. We do not differentiate "please" and "love". Someone can choose not to please us, that is, not to act according to our expectations, and still love us.

The physical body is a manifestation of perfect intelligence and serves as a powerful tool to bring to our attention how to live in harmony. We don't need to tell our stomach how to digest what we eat; we trust that our body knows how to do it on its own. This trust in our body extends to everything around us. We are not here to tell others how to live their lives, but to trust that they know what they need deep down inside. Whatever their choice in life, they will learn something valuable that will serve them in the future.

However, sometimes we find ourselves giving advice or trying to direct others, which can lead to wanting to control rather than lead. Leading involves giving advice and then releasing control over what the other person does with that advice. This frees us from negative emotions when others have different opinions and allows us to avoid digestive problems.

This principle also applies to ourselves. When we cannot accept our own behavior or attitude, we affect our ability to digest food. The inability to accept ourselves can lead to anger and guilt, which hinders emotional and physical digestion.

A powerful technique to help us accept all aspects of ourselves is the mirror technique. It allows us to recognize our emotional projections onto others and accept that everything we see in others is also within us. By accepting these parts of ourselves, we can experience greater inner peace and a more harmonious relationship with others.

When we face digestion problems, instead of wondering what we ate, we should ask ourselves what we are struggling to digest emotionally at that moment. By accepting and understanding our emotions, we will be able to improve our relationships and find greater happiness in life.

Who decides what is negative or not? Only the ego. Because what is negative for one person can be very positive for another.

Emotional Liberation Techniques for Irritable Bowel Syndrome #

From the perspective of holistic healing and biodescodification, I invite you to deeply explore the emotions that may be manifesting through your irritable bowel syndrome. This is a call from your body to pay attention and transform the internal energies that affect your well-being.

Accumulated emotional tension: The accumulation of emotional tension, stress, and anxiety may be reflected in your gastrointestinal system. It is essential that you find ways to release this accumulated tension. Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation, conscious breathing, and yoga to help balance your emotional energy and alleviate physical symptoms.

Difficulties managing emotions: Difficulties in managing your emotions may be creating imbalances in your digestive system. You may be facing internal conflicts, self-esteem issues, or challenges in expressing and processing your emotions. Through biodescodification, I invite you to recognize and release these emotional blockages, allowing you to flow with greater harmony and inner peace.

Emotional resentment or bitterness: Feelings of resentment or bitterness towards yourself or others may be generating internal tensions that are reflected in the functioning of your intestines. Work on healing these negative emotions through forgiveness, compassion, and self-love. Releasing these energies will allow your digestive system to recover and function optimally.

Fear of change or facing difficult situations: If you feel a fear of change or difficulties in facing complex situations, this may be an underlying factor in your irritable bowel syndrome. Biodescodification guides you to face these fears and adapt to changes with confidence and serenity. Embrace change as an opportunity for personal growth and transformation.

Emotional imbalances in interpersonal relationships: Problems in interpersonal relationships, whether familial or work-related, may be contributing to your digestive discomfort. Seek harmony and balance in your relationships, practice assertive communication, and resolve conflicts with love and understanding. By healing your relationships, you will also be healing your body.

Remember, dear one, that your body is a reflection of your emotional state. Through holistic healing and biodescodification, you can release the emotional burdens that affect your health. Trust in your ability to heal and allow peace and balance to manifest in every cell of your being.

Affirmations for the Emotional Healing of Irritable Bowel Syndrome #

• I release all tension and stress from my back.
• My back is strong, healthy, and pain-free.
• I embrace the healing energy flowing through my spine.
• Every breath I take brings relief and relaxation to my back.
• I am aligned, balanced, and at ease.
• I let go of all burdens that weigh down my back.
• My body knows how to heal, and I trust its wisdom.
• I nourish my spine with love and care.
• Healing energy surrounds and fills my back with comfort.
• I am free from pain and discomfort in my back.
• My posture is perfect, and my back supports me effortlessly.
• I am grounded, and my back is aligned with the earth’s energy.
• Each day, my back grows stronger and more resilient.
• I listen to my body and respond with kindness and compassion.
• Peace and tranquility fill every part of my back.

Feel free to use these affirmations during meditation, in a daily practice, or whenever you need to focus on healing your back.