Posted by Ilene on August 12, 2005, at 21:08:44
In reply to Re: Ever think of killing people?, posted by Deneb on August 12, 2005, at 20:52:54
> I'm not bothered by violent thoughts. I sometimes wonder if this makes me slightly antisocial.
>I don't know.
> I've made threats before, is that considered acting out? I've felt the urge to stab stab stab, is that OK?
>This is the definition I found for "acting out":
"Expressions of unconscious emotional conflicts or feelings in actions rather than words. The person is not consciously aware of the meaning of such acts (see conscious). Acting out may be harmful or, in controlled situations, therapeutic (e.g., children’s play therapy)."
So no, making threats is not acting out. But it's not a good thing to do and can get you in big trouble.I think lots of people have urges; whether they act on them is another thing entirely.
> Deneb
>
> P.S. I sure hope I don't scare people away by talking about this. I've never seriously hurt anyone, including myself. >
>You say you've never *seriously* hurt anyone; have you ever hurt anyone at all?
You don't scare me (but I don't know you IRL). I think chatting online is a good idea. Are you in therapy or seeing a pdoc?
I.
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