There is an excellent book on this by Caroline Myss called Why People Don't Heal And How They Can. This book applies to healing in general both physical and energetic

Thank you, Sam! That is a very relevant connection. Caroline Myss’s work on 'Woundology' provides some great context for why some people don't heal. In my experience with systematic protocols, I’ve seen that the greatest barrier to healing isn't the technique itself—it’s the individual’s investment in their own 'biography' over their 'biology.' As Myss points out, some people use their illness as a form of social currency, because it can be challenging to change. This book is a great manual for anyone looking to stop just managing their symptoms and start clearing the root patterns that hold them back from their full potential.