Therapy Journal: entry two - Girl hates everything

[ladyjj]

Every so often, I have a memory flash into my head. It's usually something I deem embarrassing or unpleasant. I shake the aforementioned head and mutter 'I hate everything' over and over again until it goes away. It can be something from high school, junior high...some random encounter with an extended family member. I don't want to remember what I

Comments

[deborahkla]

Have you talked to your therapist about this technique for banishing bad memories? She might have some good advice to offer.

[ladyjj]

We're getting into that right now, as a matter of fact! I tend to detach from the emotions of what I'm experiencing, and deflecting to avoid as well.

[deborahkla]

That's great! You know, don't feel shy about unleashing those emotions in your therapist's office. It can be very cathartic.