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When Your Body Remembers What Your Brain Doesn’t

  • May 7
  • 1 min read

Written by Amy C. Greene

Sometimes your body reacts with fear, tension, or shutdown—and you have no idea why. That doesn’t mean you’re overreacting or imagining things.


Cartoon image of a person with glasses, wearing a teal suit and white tie, on a light blue background, expressing unease.
Understand this:

This is called a body memory. It’s a common trauma response, where your nervous system holds on to experiences even when your conscious mind doesn’t. It’s not your fault. And it doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means your body learned how to protect you.


A gentle reminder:

Your body isn't betraying you. It's trying to keep you safe. With time and support, it can learn a new story.

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