Posted by paxvox on November 19, 2001, at 9:25:34
In reply to Whatever happened to anger turned inward?, posted by mist on November 19, 2001, at 0:38:49
Oh, indeed yes! That explains many people's depression. These are the one's who *maybe* CAN help themselves by getting counselling help. Other emotions turned inward can also cause depression; essentially ANY emotion bottled up is not a good thing. That is why a catharsis every now and again can be a good thing. Primal scream therapy? I have heard of stranger things. Also, it can be repressed memories, not necessarily anger, but guilt etc... that can make one ill. My wife is particularly adept at doing that, yet refuses to go to counselling with me. I guess it's like an addiction; until YOU are ready to face the fact that YOU have a problem, you will never resolve it. But back to your inquiry, anger retention can be easily resolved if that is causing your problem. However, your anger may just be a manifestation of a deeper problem or issue, and may be just the most visible emotion.
PAX
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