Possible Side Effects

Energy cleanses are intended to remove negative or stagnant energy and restore balance to the body, mind, and spirit, however, as with any energetic or spiritual practice, there can be side effects, particularly if the process is intense or if the individual undergoing the cleanse has unresolved emotional or psychological issues. Here are some possible side effects:

  • After years of contamination, you may have become accustomed to the burden and garbage. So, once you release it, you might find yourself missing it. This may sound strange, but it happens more often than you think.

  • You will feel sometimes like you are not yourself

  • Sense of being lost

  • You may feel extenuated

  • Headache

  • Dizziness

  • Vivid dreams

  • Bloated and needing to visit the restroom more frequently

  • Skin reactions

  • Symptoms resembling those of the flu

woman in a white dress sitting on a round table contemplating a futuristic city after her therapy
woman in a white dress sitting on a round table contemplating a futuristic city after her therapy
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man meditating in the middle of crystals quartz, going within himself achieving totality

Crying or Sadness: An energy cleanse may bring unresolved emotions to the surface, leading to crying or a temporary feeling of sadness.

Anger or Irritability: Suppressed anger might be released, causing irritability or mood swings

Fatigue: The body might need extra rest as it adjusts to the new energy state.

Headaches: Releasing blocked energy can sometimes result in headaches or migraines

Dizziness or Lightheadedness: Shifts in energy can lead to temporary feelings of dizziness or disorientation

Flu-like Symptoms: Some people might experience detox-like symptoms, such as achiness, as the body releases toxins.

Confusion or Disorientation: As old beliefs or patterns are released, there might be a period of mental or spiritual disorientation.

Increased Sensitivity: A heightened sensitivity to energy, emotions, or environments may occur temporarily.

Vivid Dreams or Nightmares: The subconscious mind might process the cleanse through dreams, leading to vivid or unsettling dreams.

Need for Solitude: After an energy cleanse, there may be a strong desire to withdraw and spend time alone.

Changes in Habits: You might feel compelled to change unhealthy habits, such as diet or relationships, to align with your new energy state.

Spiritual Awakening and Heightened Awareness: An increase in spiritual awareness or intuition can occur, which might be overwhelming at first.

Connection to Higher Consciousness: Some may experience a stronger connection to their higher self or spiritual guides, which can be both enlightening and challenging to integrate.

Intensified Issues: In some cases, you may temporarily intensify the discomfort before it improves, as the energy cleanse brings the hidden causes of the blockages to the surface for resolution.

These side effects are typically temporary and can be seen as part of the healing process