Posted by daisym on November 24, 2005, at 17:10:59
In reply to Re: Oops! I forgot!, posted by Shortelise on November 24, 2005, at 13:18:41
I think Dinah is right, it is probably something to talk about in therapy because I'm sure it is related to many of the issues we face in different ways. I've read that it is common for foks who have suffered trauma of some kind to build a barrier around themselves in an unconscious way by gaining weight. It isn't that you want to be unattractive intentionally but it does make sense that you create more personal space by keeping yourself large.
Do you think this would be harder to talk about with an overweight therapist? Mine isn't, he is actually quite slim. Maybe if his wife was heavy? She's not either...
I guess either way it would be hard. I'll join the club, btw. I'll be in charge of refreshments. :)
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