When meditation makes you irritable, agitated, or emotional, you're likely experiencing what Vedic traditions call "unstressing." Far from being a sign to abandon your practice, these challenging moments represent the release of samskaras—impressions or traumas lodged in your nervous system from experiences you couldn't fully process, especially during formative years.
These unresolved impressions significantly impact everything from your perception of reality to your spontaneous behaviors, often driving you away from your truest desires and authentic self. The unstressing process, while uncomfortable, is actually the mechanism of your awakening—the purging of what no longer serves you. Like muscle soreness after a good workout signals growth, the discomfort of meditation indicates deep healing work.
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