Posted by Roo on July 25, 2002, at 9:38:04
In reply to Re: Temper tantrums anyone?, posted by Dinah on July 25, 2002, at 5:52:03
> Wow, sorry to interrupt but that is what I do,
or rather overdo. I'm so good at it that I often
have trouble figuring out what I'm feeling at
all. So therapist will ask what I'm feeling
right now, and I'll answer in terms of energy
and sensations, and he'll patiently again
explain the four basic feelings and tell me
that what I'm describing is not a feeling.
So I'll have to guess, because none of them seems
right. It's irritating as heck.
>
> This has nothing to do with the topic, but I just felt
the need to respond to it...I feel irritated at your
therapist. I think describing energy and sensation is
a much more real and deep way to describe emotions than
"The 4 basic feelings". Why this irritates me so much,
I don't know. It's like he can't comprehend your
complexity and brilliance, so he has to try and smash
you feelings into this box model of "The 4 Basic Feelings".Sorry, I hope I haven't offended you or anything--I'm sure
I probably just misunderstand his intentions.
poster:Roo
thread:27144
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