Posted by DaisyM on May 19, 2004, at 13:25:17
In reply to Going out of Town...delima in therapy!, posted by Speaker on May 18, 2004, at 23:56:05
What you say makes total sense. Like when I was going away, I didn't want to open up any hard subjects or get emotionally flooded. I think, consciously or unconsciously, we know how to protect ourselves some.
I'm in the middle of a flashback period myself. Don't know what triggered it off. My Therapist thinks I've been containing stuff for a long period because of my work commitments and now it is insisting on coming out. He wants to talk about whether it is better to keep containing or better to process what is happening. I think he would tell you that having someone know where you are and how you are feeling allows you to contain without completely stuffing it away. There is a difference.
I hope your trip is fruitful. No lap top? I recommend focusing on eating well and getting enough rest. This has made a real difference for me when I'm stressed. I look forward to your return!
Daisy
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