Chronic pain can often be traced to a physical trauma. But when it comes and goes or arises out of the blue, it could be the result of unexplored emotions percolating up from your unconscious mind. When you repress or ignore anger and frustration, your body still registers it. Studies have shown that obstinate, long-term pain can be overcome by acknowledging and feeling your emotions. You can reduce the stress in your mind and body by writing down everything you’re angry about. If you want relief, acknowledge it, feel it, dump it on the page and…

Let it go.