Posted by daisym on February 13, 2005, at 18:32:52
In reply to Dissociative Compartmentalization, posted by littleone on February 13, 2005, at 15:53:22
I'm sorry you are worrying. Actually, the skill to compartmentalize often comes in very handy. It allows you to focus on things and not be distracted with all the background memories and feelings. I'm so, so good at this. I can teach classes or give presentations and be completely "in the moment." That is why I like to be in charge. If I'm sitting and my mind has time to wander, I get whammied with thoughts or feelings I'd rather not have. I think many people think I'm a cold, unfeeling b**ch because I can even put away things like my husband being in the hospital, or other personal issues. I think this is why I can (usually) go back to work after therapy. And this is one of the skills that is not as strong as it used to be as I get further into "my stuff". I complain about this to my therapist all the time.
Is the problem that you put stuff away and don't ever sort it out, or don't go back to it? The usual thought is that you will when you are ready. I think sometimes we who are really good at compartmentalizing need a little help in this area. I think that is why depression sets in...all those boxes get too full and some of the feelings leak out.
Is this what you mean?
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