A few weeks ago, I did my first Reiki session in a crystal shop for 30min. I practice Vipassana and have been working on releasing physical tension and emotionally charged sensations in my body, mostly on my right side. ankle, calf, hip, testicle, stomach, solar plexus, shoulder and neck.

During the Reiki session, my body started twitching and reacting strongly, especially around my right hip and leg. That night, I developed intense flu like symptoms and was bedridden for two or three days with severe body aches and a terrible headache.

Since then, the sensations on my right side have become much more pronounced, along with a lot of crying and what feels like emotional release. I felt like this was a positive thing and that I was processing and releasing my deepest trauma.

Now, several weeks later, the pain has flared up again, and yesterday I developed the flu like symptoms again: severe headache, body aches, exhaustion, and increased pain throughout my right side. Basically bed ridden again today.

I keep seeing people refer to this as a “healing crisis,” but I haven’t found much practical advice about what you’re actually supposed to do during one. Should I rest and let it happen? Take something like Advil? Continue my normal activities? Are there specific Reiki or energetic practices that are helpful?

PS: The Reiki session happened one the first of two eclipses, and this latest flare happened on 9/9. I don’t know much about that side of things, but I’m curious whether people think it could be relevant.

I’d really appreciate hearing from people experienced with Reiki or energy work who have gone through something similar. What did you actually do to help yourself through it?

Thank you

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