sometime during middle school i started sucking in my gut all the time to look skinnier. probably one of the worst decisions i ever made - i think it constricted my breathing, made me slightly more anxious all the time, and possibly reduced access to some emotions
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Ohhh I learned to do this in ballet from an early age. You’ve reminded me that my teacher said I was one of the few who she didn’t need to remind to hold my stomach in, and instead needed to close/tuck my ribs instead. Gotta think about how much that persisted 🤔
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i wouldn't be surprised if ballet produces all sorts of patterns of muscle tension 😬
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like the feet alone my god! i don't even know enough to speculate about where else