Knot in throat

[AlignedWithTheHeart]

For the past few weeks I have this huge knot in my throat. Its not physical, its emocional. Its getting more intense, especially when I meditate. I think there sadness, grief, fear and all kinde of things connected to It. Has anyone here ever experienced this?

[PinkFlower]

Hi AlignedWithTheHeart,

I think we have all experienced the feeling of a knot in the throat while meditating or otherwise. This is quite common and can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, unresolved emotions, and day-to-day life. Maybe it's your body's nudge that you need to express yourself more freely, have a discussion with someone in your life whom you are not being honest with, or just let it go and have a good cry. Sometimes that resolves it.

You can also try writing down exactly what you're feeling. I'm a big believer in writing things down and have seen the benefit of journaling in my life.

Hope it helps and that you feel better soon.
Happy Birthday! :)

[AngelBlue]

Please forgive for putting a downer on proceedings, but please make sure the lump in your throat ( or indeed difficulty in swallowing) is not a medical issue.
I only say this because we have had medical experience of this recently in our family.

And yes, happy birthday.
( Although if I were you I would ask admin to change your profile.
December 3rd is Sagittarius not Capricorn )

[Native spirit]

You have had valid response's but I would suggest you see your Doctor as it could be medical.
I would also say you are holding in your Emotions you need to stop meditating
until the issue is resolved.


Namaste

[AngelBlue]

I won't go into the medical issues we have had, wouldn't be fair.
And thanks Native for amendment to profile.
Saves confusion.

[AlignedWithTheHeart]

Originally Posted by PinkFlower

Hi AlignedWithTheHeart,

I think we have all experienced the feeling of a knot in the throat while meditating or otherwise.

Yeah its the sensation you get right before you cry. I been needing to cry. But strangely enough, these emotions are coming Up, like a feeling of intense vulnerability and existencial anguish, and somehow God gave me this calmness which is bringing peace to the feelings.
Its pretty amazing, a lot of mystical things are happening and I suddenly have the capacity to heal this knot in my throat. Id say your right Native Spirit, the knot is caused by repressed emotions, but the meditation is something I need to continúe. Its bringing to the point of releasing the emotions.

[Unseeking Seeker]

If it is not physical then we need to consider the possibility of a blockage in the throat chakra

[Gem]

Originally Posted by AlignedWithTheHeart

a feeling of intense vulnerability and existencial anguish, and somehow God gave me this calmness which is bringing peace to the feelings. but the meditation is something I need to continúe.

My idea is to know a denser feeling is there without having an opinion about it or making it particularly important. It is as it is. Understand all feelings will pass, and simply continue the meditation, as you said.

[Redchic12]

I remember reading Louise Hay books many years ago and she said that every physical ailment has a corresponding sipiritual one. Here’s some examples.

Physical problem…throat….. spiritual is telling you that you need to speak your truth. (Perhaps there’s something going on in your life that you need to speak up about)

Breast problem……spiritual is telling you that you are not nurturing your self.

Ear problem…….spiritual is telling you that you need to listen.

I can’t claim to know if there is any truth to this, but it does kinda make sense.

Hope that’s helpful.

[knight]

Originally Posted by AlignedWithTheHeart

For the past few weeks I have this huge knot in my throat. Its not physical, its emocional. Its getting more intense, especially when I meditate. I think there sadness, grief, fear and all kinde of things connected to It. Has anyone here ever experienced this?

I think this is related to a memory or memories. When something in your life occurs, a situation , any kind of event involving you and your reaction to this event was significant , the memory of your reaction to the event is stored somewhere in the body and can be easily triggered which can produce reaction in the body, here it would be a feeling of knot in your throat. Someone mentioned throat chakra, this may as well be if you use this particular system. In my opinion what you could try is work with the memory, when you feel it just hold your attention there for a moment, be present, don't resist it, you could then shift your attention to your breath , on in breath keep your attention on the crown of your head and out breath keep your attention on your throat, there's no need to imagine anything , we are just holding attention you could also add : " whatever this is about I forgive it completely and it doesn't matter any more". Another technique that could help : you described a knot inside a throat, you could try imagining that knot being undone , like a knot on a rope, our imagination causes a reaction in the body. You have already created a symbol for the emotion you are feeling ''KNOT'' you can now work with this symbol by imagining the above. I hope this is helpful :)