Posted by Sabina on May 4, 2004, at 15:01:49
In reply to Re: How I hate to ask for help! (Long, may trigger » Sabina, posted by Aphrodite on May 3, 2004, at 15:19:45
yeah, i used intellectualizing for a long time as a coping mechanism to keep my pain at a more managable distance, especially related to childhood abuse.
> Intellectualizing is a defense, isn't it? I always patted myself on my back for not being overrun by emotions. Truth is, I was (am) just ignoring them.
>
> Thanks for your support.
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