Posted by fallsfall on September 10, 2003, at 18:17:34
In reply to Re: Feelings tonight » fallsfall, posted by galkeepinon on September 10, 2003, at 17:02:03
Hmmm. Resistance.
My understanding is that resistance is when you are avoiding an issue. But more than that, it is when you are UNconsciously avoiding the issue. So, for instance, if you have a fight with your mother and you go to therapy, but in front of your therapist you can't remember what she said - that is resistance. Many times I think that resistance is caused by fear - you are trying to protect yourself.
This website explains a little more: http://www.geocities.com/psychotherapyuk/letgo/
Journalling usually helps me - it helps me get more comfortable with an idea because noone else is reacting to it while I'm writing. Your Psychiatrist sounds wise.
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