Bioenergetics Neurotic holding patterns
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I think these holding patterns are held by serotonin, I think this because it reminds me of this one study where a set of rats were subjected to a certain stress, and the ones who bit a piece of wood didn't develop stomach ulcers, compared to the ones who didn't keep anything in their mouth.
I also find this quote from Peat relatable to this:
[Question on how to access/reassess emotions independent of language] There are some ways of directing the attention that I have found to be useful. Thinking about the sensing surface as distinct from the thing sensed is a way to start to get away from language’s control of consciousness. After-images of bright objects are a convenient place to start. Coffee and vitamin B1 are helpful while doing the practices. With eyes closed, watch for spontaneous visual events after the after-image has faded. Putting attention on the solar plexus region while thinking about people you know, noticing the abdominal sensations related to different people, is another kind of sensory exercise.
[Question on how to access/reassess emotions independent of language] There are some ways of directing the attention that I have found to be useful. Thinking about the sensing surface as distinct from the thing sensed is a way to start to get away from language’s control of consciousness. After-images of bright objects are a convenient place to start. Coffee and vitamin B1 are helpful while doing the practices. With eyes closed, watch for spontaneous visual events after the after-image has faded. Putting attention on the solar plexus region while thinking about people you know, noticing the abdominal sensations related to different people, is another kind of sensory exercise.
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