Dr. Mel Hashemi on Instagram: "Emotions aren’t just mental experiences — they’re physiological signals processed through the nervous system. The brain communicates through the body first, which is why feelings often show up as tension, tightness, or sensation before we can name them cognitively. This is rooted in interoception, the brain’s ability to sense what’s happening inside the body. When emotions aren’t felt or processed, the body keeps the score. Chronic stress, trauma, or emotional supp