Posted by Dinah on July 22, 2003, at 10:09:10
In reply to Denial, posted by Snoozy on July 22, 2003, at 9:35:25
I agree with Giget. If it's not going to hurt them or anyone else, I'd let it be. It's a basic concept of psyhotherapy that you never remove a coping mechanism unless it's harmful, and without being able to offer another one in its place.
If the denial is causing a problem, can you suggest psychotherapy? Then the problem could be addressed with the help of support and additional coping mechanisms.
My mother creates her own reality wherever she goes. It's annoying but not particularly harmful to others, and she's not willing to address the problem.
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