Posted by muffled on December 6, 2008, at 20:27:33
In reply to Re: I am puzzled » seldomseen, posted by SlugSlimersSoSlided on December 6, 2008, at 13:45:23
"For myself, I don't believe in different ego states, I just don't believe in that theory. I have always felt like me, no matter my age, I have always felt the same. I don't have an inner child and all that sh*t, even though so many believe that. I just don't define myself as that. To me all ages and people need the same basic emotional needs, age really doesn't separate it to me."
I glad you defined, that, 'for myself'.
You do not beleive in that theory.....
I wish so bad I could explain it to you :(
Its a REAL problem for some dissociative people that some T's do not beleive in ego states :(
I just want to say, for me, they exist. They are very real to me most of the time.
LOL, but not ALL of the time.! There are times I am absolutely convinced there are no other parts.
But for the most part, dissociattion is about hiding, blending in, staying safe, escaping. So its not surprizing its not that noticable for the most part.
We hide it very very well.
I too think we all have the same basic emotional needs. But where therapy is diff for dissociatives, is that we need to relate to the more split off parts, on THEIR level. And that MAY be that of a child. Finally truly (mostly) understanding that was extreemly helpful to me. Bizarre though it still seems to me.
I don't mean to lecture you.
Its just I know your were T training, and I wanted you to have the whole story.
It IS real, very very real.
I am glad you don't have parts. Its amazing you didn't split off. Maybe that is a sign of your strength.
I dunno.
Anyhow, I guess you don't wanto talk to me, and thats OK, I don't babble much anymore.
I will respect that.
Just know I do have a great deal of respect for you and your journey.
Best wishes,
M
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