What Your Body is Trying to Tell You
Have you ever had strange a symptom in your body during stress or a time of high emotions? It’s relatively normal, for example, that a twitching eye can indicate increased or prolonged stress. Your body might be telling you something with the sensations you experience. But can you understand the message?
Organ Jargon
Alfred Adler coined the term “organ jargon” to refer to somatic (sensations) that express an individual’s attitude and perspective. If you felt a pain in your shoulder, it could be explained that perhaps you were feeling as though you were shouldering the burden of stress or some obligation. In this way, organ jargon or “organ dialect” is a symbolic expression of a true feeling that corresponds with an individual’s lifestyle.
If this sounds like a heady topic, you can read the definition on Adlerpedia to become more familiar with this concept.
Special note: Self-exploration question may trigger an emotionally charged memory. If you feel triggered by certain bodily sensations or activities, exploring your symptoms can enhance this experience. If this happens to come up for you, switch your focus from your symptoms to grounding exercises to calm yourself.
Recommended Reading:
The Three Registers by Chris Shelley
