Posted by Dinah on September 16, 2008, at 17:43:50
In reply to Re: My back has stopped hurting today., posted by Partlycloudy on September 16, 2008, at 15:16:03
I joke about my diagnosis code not being in the DSM, but I'm serious on some levels. I do think there are those people who are finely wired enough to have chemical cascades causing all sorts of problems in all sorts of places. I think it would be far better to have one diagnosis for this, and treat the problem as a whole instead of attacking each of the parts.
I went through a period of expressing my anger tangibly. I hope it's helpful for you. I'm not sure it ever felt at cathartic for me as I had hoped. But then I think maybe I don't have a talent for emotional catharsis.
The focus of my therapy lately has been almost more spiritual than psychological. It's been focused on radical acceptance and generosity of spirit. It's not about suppressing anger. Or even letting it go in the traditional sense. It has more to do with the active channeling of love and acceptance of what is. I think in general it's helped some with my anger. Usually. Certainly not always. I'm sure the idea isn't original to me. I probably read it somewhere and am synthesizing a Dinah specific version for myself.
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