21/12/2025
🦋 Psychology says 🦋
➡️ being ignored by someone who matters engages the same brain areas involved in physical pain
➡️ particularly the anterior cingulate cortex causing emotional rejection to register as a real, bodily hurt
➡️ the brain interprets this social pain as a serious threat, releasing stress chemicals
➡️ which is why the experience feels so intense and physical, almost like an actual injury
🦋 Why it hurts so much 🦋
🍀 A Threat to Belonging:
As social beings, being ignored by someone important can feel like a threat to our safety and connection, triggering the brain’s warning system.
🍀 Erosion of Self-Worth:
Repeated silence can undermine confidence, leading you to question your value and importance.
🍀 Mind-Body Impact:
The stress of being ignored doesn’t just stay emotional - it can show up physically as tension, chest discomfort or digestive issues amongst others in the body when feelings go unprocessed.
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