Posted by DaisyM on August 26, 2004, at 18:37:18
In reply to had an epiphany about the wordiness thing » partlycloudy, posted by Racer on August 26, 2004, at 18:15:50
I use words as a shield too. I can talk my way around and out of anything...well almost. That is why I HATE the dentist. I lose my best weapon. In fact, it has been relatively traumatic for me to go to the dentist this year, being so open and vulnerable.
My therapist knows about my tendency to get long winded when I've avoiding something important and I'm really good at it. It took him awhile to catch on but now he calls me on it.
Writing is a whole 'nother animal for me. I write tons too, but I usually get way deeper and more emotional in my writing. Which is why I love Babble and hate the phone. My therapist has figured this out too, which is why he now asks, "did you write about this? Can you bring it in and share it with me?" The times I have shared my writings, actually read out-loud stuff, have been intensely emotional and exhausting sessions. He loves that...tells me it really is like a window into my soul.
I agree with everyone else. I like the way you write. Don't be brief unless you want to. It is nice to see you posting again, btw.
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