The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW S5 E4: Don't Let Conflict Make You Sick
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Sep 26, 2025 Conflict is tricky, especially with loved ones and differing opinions. Repression can lead to internal turmoil, while confrontation risks rupturing relationships. Nicole explores the balance between authenticity and belonging. She offers tools like journaling and boundary-setting to manage tension. Understanding our reactions and staying curious helps transform potential conflicts into opportunities for connection. Ultimately, awareness and compassion pave the way for healthier interactions and personal growth.
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How Disagreement Triggers Pain
- Perceived danger from disagreement triggers fight/flight/freeze/fawn and causes reactive behavior.
- Unprocessed feelings lodge in the body and can trigger protective pain signals (TMS flares).
Pause Before You React
- Pause when you feel activated and remember: allow, name, stay, release.
- You control the pause and can choose to respond rather than reflexively react.
Use Boundaries As A Tool
- Set and use boundaries by telling someone when a conversation feels too much and stepping away if needed.
- Choose actions that preserve your safety and self-respect in the moment.
