“Don’t bottle up your feelings.” “It’s okay to cry.” “Let it out.”

These aren’t just comforting words. They’re reminders that emotions are meant to be felt, not buried. Still, many of us are taught to suppress them — to stay strong, keep smiling, move on. But real healing doesn’t happen that way.

Emotions Are Not a Weakness

When you're grieving a loss, facing heartbreak, or going through a difficult transition, your body naturally responds with sadness, anger, disappointment, or even confusion. These aren’t signs that something’s wrong with you. They’re signs that your body and mind are trying to cope — they’re trying to heal.

Suppressing those feelings only delays the healing. It creates emotional pressure that eventually finds other ways to surface — sometimes as anxiety, fatigue, or even physical illness.

When patients come to me with emotional pain — especially after a loss or trauma — their first instinct is often to ask for something to “make it go away.” But I don’t always prescribe a remedy immediately.

Why? Because sometimes, the body just needs some time. It’s already doing the work. Grief, sadness, and emotional release are part of our internal healing mechanism. Interfering too soon can disrupt that natural process.

When Support Becomes Necessary

Of course, there are times when help is needed. If emotions become too intense and begin to interfere with sleep, appetite, relationships, or daily functioning — that’s when intervention is necessary. In such cases, a carefully selected homeopathic remedy can gently support the mind and body, without shutting down the emotional experience entirely.

Healing is not a straight line. It’s not about “getting over it” quickly or putting on a brave face. It’s about feeling your way through the pain. Crying, journaling, talking to a friend, or even sitting in silence — these are all powerful acts of healing.

When you allow yourself to feel, you allow yourself to move forward. Not by force, but by acceptance. And with that acceptance comes genuine transformation.

A Case Example

I recall the case of a middle-aged lady who had been widowed at a young age. With the responsibility of raising two young children, she neither had the time nor space to grieve her husband properly. She could not even recall crying as she was so shocked and overwhelmed. Unknowingly she had suppressed her grief.

Only when her children were adults and had left home, did she suddenly feel an overwhelming sense of loneliness. She found herself crying and was also seeing her husband in her dreams. Confused by this flood of emotions, she came to see me. I told her that the feelings she was experiencing were actually a positive sign. Her long-buried grief was finally surfacing to be released. She needed to allow herself to feel those emotions in order to truly heal. I did subsequently prescribe a remedy for her as she also had accompanying physical symptoms that were painful.

Conclusion

If you’re currently navigating emotional distress, grief, or overwhelming sadness, know that you don’t have to go through it alone. At Sanctuary Wellness, we offer compassionate, individualised support through homeopathy and holistic care. Whether you're struggling silently or already on your healing journey, we’re here to guide you — gently, naturally, and without judgment.