Posted by Aphrodite on May 21, 2004, at 16:04:44
In reply to Re: Chickened out » Aphrodite, posted by DaisyM on May 21, 2004, at 15:10:31
I think he is right that when I flood, I have trouble constructively containing it. I tend to suppress, ignore and turn into a workaholic to avoid the pain. So far, I've tried to incorporate meditation and other relaxation techniques he has suggested to help cope. They aren't quite there yet -- I have to consciously do them as they aren't second nature. My problem with most of these inward ways of coping is that I cannot be still and alone with myself for more than a few minutes. I like to be alone *doing* something but not being still and checking in with myself. That's when I feel haunted and overwhelmed and worried that I cannot make it out of the abyss. So I try to avoid it altogether. That makes me realize he's onto something about avoiding triggers at this stage. Still, I can't be stagnant forever. I can do that without therapy.
And yes, posting helps so much. Thanks one and all.
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