Posted by fi on February 15, 2002, at 8:08:22
In reply to Being a sook for the sake of it, posted by Rach on February 15, 2002, at 6:12:06
Sounds complicated- I dont think there will be a clear answer.
How does she feel afterwards? If there is some sort of relief of tension, that is a positive sign.
Does she consciously decide to start imagining/experiencing these traumatic events? If so, maybe she needs to think about why she makes that choice. Sounds pretty gruelling.
I know the times I get upset about my own situation are usually after I've been 'set off' by an upsetting TV programme or something- starts off re the circs in the film, but once I've got upset it moves on to my stuff. Not sure how helpful that is either- probably a bit as not often and settles pretty fast. But doesnt actually make me feel any better at the time or after.
For Kath, is it some sort of way of feeling *anything*?
Could be worth her exploring with a counsellor/therapist, if its a regular thing and its bothering her?
Fi
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