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Trauma & Stress
Body Memory
Body Memory (Somatic Memory)
When past experiences seem to stay in the body as sensations or reactions.
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Body memory, sometimes called somatic memory, refers to the way traumatic or emotionally intense experiences can show up through physical sensations, tension, pain, or automatic body reactions. Sometimes the body reacts before the mind has found words for what happened.
💡 Real-Life Example
A person may feel their chest tighten, shoulders lock up, or old pain flare when something reminds them of a past traumatic event.
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