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When Fullness Isn’t About Food

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Leena Mahtani
Aug 13, 2025
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You’re not always bloated.
Sometimes, you’re just emotionally full.

Think of your mind like a browser with 37 tabs open. Each tab is a thought, a worry, a memory, a “don’t forget to…” reminder. Even if your stomach isn’t overloaded, your nervous system might be.

When your mental tabs keep spinning, your body can feel the strain—tight shoulders, shallow bre…

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