Posted by sunny10 on November 1, 2004, at 14:12:58
In reply to Re: Memories *could be a trigger, * » sunny10, posted by Larry Hoover on November 1, 2004, at 13:52:40
I'm sure you know that I'm rather new here... I've been doing a bunch of reading on the various boards, but I haven't really heard anyone who had experiences as simmilar to mine before I read your last post.
We do a bit of talking "around" a subject here, without really opening up until either triggered or asked, I've noticed.
I appreciate you opening up with me to show me that you do, in fact, understand.
I notice that in your posts you are extremely knowledgeable. I am often accused of "thinking too much"; I think I use it as a mechanism- sort of a dissassociation from feeling. Do people accuse you of these things, too? And if so, does that help or hinder your therapy?
I find myself ambivalent- there are good things and bad things about knowing these things about myself. Still haven't figured out whether it is a good thing or a bad thing that I use the "smarts" as a tool to avoid more chances of getting hurt.
Any thoughts on that? As I am 37, your extra 10 yrs experience can only add to my own theories!
And, as advice should be, only used if it feels right to me. I know, I know, no two people are alike. But sharing in this "safe" haven seems to be cathartic in its way...Thanks again,
sunny10
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