The mono blog

There has been a resurgence in the belief that illness is our body’s expression of limiting beliefs and ideas. Epstein Barr, especially when it becomes chronic, may be exacerbated by emotional stress and blockages.

According to Louise Hay, author of “You can heal your life”, the Epstein Barr virus that causes mononucleosis or glandular fever, is a stress virus caused by pushing beyond one’s limits, and a fear of not being good enough. .

The throat represents our ability to speak up for ourselves and to ask for what we want. Throat problems may mean we feel inadequate to stand up for ourselves. The throat is also where we express our creativity. When our creativity is stifled and frustrated, sore throats can eventuate.

These emotional blocks are often seen in people who live their lives for others. They are always trying to please their mother / father / husband / children / friends / boss etc. The sore throat is a result of them not being able to do what they want to do.

In Eastern medicine, the energy centre known as the 5th chakra, is in the throat. This is the place in the body where change takes place. When we resist change or are in the middle of change, there is often a lot of activity in the throat. This may show up physically in sore throats, mucous in the throat or coughs.

Sore throats also represent anger. Laryngitis usually means you are so angry that you cannot speak. Again this anger may come from not following your heart, and doing what you want to do in life. Recurrent sore throats can also be caused by anger at not receiving love and attention

Recurrent swollen glands, which are common in Epstein Barr,  are said to indicate a problem with being stuck in clogged, painful ideas or holding yourself back.

Ongoing fatigue can represent resistance, boredom or lack of love for what one does.

If you think that your Epstein Barr has become chronic because of an emotional blockage, then it is worth chatting with a counselor or psychotherapist. You can also find some techniques to deal with emotional stress and blockages in my e-book Nature’s Amazing Mononucleosis Cures.