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28. Why do I feel empty inside?

Understanding the patterns behind this experience

AI recognizes patterns.
Understanding comes from lived experience.

"The nervous system remains in a state of heightened prediction when past pain has not been processed."

feeling empty inside often comes from disconnection from your authentic self and unprocessed emotions. how trauma and the need to conform to others' expectations can create a gap between who you really are and who you present to the world. that this disconnection leaves you feeling hollow, like something essential is missing.

that emptiness is your body's way of signaling that you've lost touch with your true feelings and desires. how we learn to suppress our authentic selves to avoid pain or gain acceptance, but this creates a void inside. Healing requires reconnecting with your genuine emotions and needs, even when that feels uncomfortable or scary.

For further reading and exploration, you can download the book Unfiltered Wisdom.