Cuando el cuerpo dice NO

Topic

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Stress, emotional repression, and physical illness.

Approach

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Psychosomatic medicine; links unexpressed emotions with health deterioration, encouraging the recognition and healthy expression of boundaries.

Why Read It

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• Shows how saying “yes” when you feel “no” impacts health.
• Presents real clinical cases connecting mind and body.
• Offers strategies to recognize physical signs as early warnings.

Common Objections

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• “There isn’t always a causal relationship”: presented as a framework for exploration, not an absolute diagnosis.
• “It’s too psychological”: seeks to balance medical perspective with emotional insight.

For Whom

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Anyone who suspects their physical health is affected by how they handle emotions and boundaries.

Not For

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Those seeking purely biomedical explanations without considering emotional context.

Key Ideas

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• Saying “yes” when you feel “no” erodes well-being.
• Constant self-denial creates chronic stress and weakens the immune system.
• Listening to and respecting bodily signals is preventive care.

How to Apply

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• Before committing to something, observe your breathing and body tension.
• Practice a kind but firm “no” in safe situations.
• Record physical symptoms alongside significant emotional events.

Complementary Books

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• El mito de la normalidad — for cultural and social context.
• On Self-Hatred — to work on self-criticism and emotional exhaustion.