Your Subconscious Mind

Have you ever heard the saying, "Never let a woman go to sleep mad or sad."? I am quite the night owl, but when I'm suffering any sort of negative emotion such as anger, stress, or sadness, I physically cannot sleep. However, many times, I have managed to suppress those feelings to the point where I may not realize that I have them. According to my conscious mind, I'm just simply "not tired". 

          The subconscious mind controls roughly 50-60% of our brain's capabilities. It is in charge of our most recent memories, our basic information [such as your address], and it is also where your constant thoughts, behavioral patterns and emotions are stored. The subconscious mind works closely with the unconscious mind, hence the reasoning behind why you may not know something is bothering you quite directly.

           Your subconscious stays much more aware of your surroundings than you perceive. However, it takes direction from the conscious mind. Meaning, your subconscious will only reveal the feelings in which you continuously think about. If you are someone who suppresses emotion, and forces yourself to think the opposite, your subconscious will model those feelings. But It is not quite that easy. Your subconscious is responsible for fight or flight responses. So for example, if you have to give a presentation in class, and you feel nervous, trying to convince yourself to relax won't do the trick.

         The subconscious is the only part of the brain that runs 24/7, and that is why you may find yourself having dreams at night that mirror suppressed feelings. Maybe if a friend angered you, but you didn't act on that frustration, but suppressed it, you might have a dream where you are lashing out. 

          The only way to put yourself at ease in any of these situations is to become self-aware. For some, that is easier said than done. You'll really need to dig deep and find the root of the problem you are having, or emotion you've suppressed. 

Prayers&Positivity 

Becka