There's trauma, and then there's Gnar
5 days ago
- #somatic therapy
- #trauma healing
- #emotional release
- Trauma healing has positive effects, but popular trauma books lack scientific rigor.
- Gnar is the residue from repeated emotional repression, causing tension and defense mechanisms.
- Releasing gnar can lead to dramatic emotional and physical changes, often through unconventional methods.
- Examples include psychedelic sessions, shaking exercises, and intense physical releases.
- Gnar release is unpredictable and varies by individual, often requiring loss of control.
- Somatic therapies and body-focused practices are effective for some in releasing gnar.
- Gnar release is finite; some people experience significant improvements after a few releases.
- Traditional therapy may not address gnar, suggesting a need for body-focused approaches.
- Historical figures like Wilhelm Reich explored similar concepts to gnar in somatic therapies.
- Gnar release practices are not scalable due to their individualized and risky nature.