The Story Behind the Symptoms: "How can a kind boyfriend make your pain worse?"

Hilde has had physical symptoms for 25 years, adversity during childhood, stressful personality traits, and a kind and supportive boyfriend. Understanding how all of these are connected will be the foundation for her healing.🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Neuroplastic Symptoms01:20 Hilde's Journey with Neuroplastic Pain05:16 Exploring Pelvic Pain and Its Origins08:38 Childhood Symptoms and Their Impact14:14 Family Dynamics and Emotional Challenges19:03 Relationships and Emotional Regulation23:15 The Connection Between Emotions and Physical Symptoms24:21 Triggers from Childhood Experiences25:09 Navigating Relationships and Emotional Triggers26:19 Self-Worth and Deserving Love29:09 The Conflict of Emotions30:34 Understanding and Expressing Anger32:03 The Importance of Acknowledging Emotions34:37 Imagining Childhood Experiences36:49 Admiring the Resilience of the Inner Child38:50 Embracing All Emotions39:58 The Healing Process and Emotional Flooding42:15 Doubts About Diagnosis and Healing44:05 The Growing Awareness of Mind-Body Connection