Posted by Dinah on February 4, 2009, at 10:32:26
In reply to Differentiating sadness, posted by seldomseen on February 3, 2009, at 21:00:04
> I think it is because it has taken the swirling blackness and given it form. It is now something tangible rather than the morass of grief. It differentiated.
I think that is definitely possible.
> So, is a treatment for being down somehow managing to find more down?
You mean like the old saw that the cure for a headache is a hurting your hand?
Hmmm... I've always thought that once the immediate shock is past, you'd end up with a headache and a throbbing hand.
Still, gating is a well accepted neurological phenomenon. (Is that the right term? It came to me without thinking, but now I'm left wondering where on earth I heard it.)
I find that when something tangible is going on, I often do detach myself enough that I feel better. So maybe that's what's going on? A low level dissociation that allows you to turn outward to address the issues? And by the time it ends, the original sad feelings may have passed.
I think that's how enthusiasms work... Endless games of bubbles encourages a mild state of dissociation.
I'm sorry about your cat. Is there anything they can do? I know that you'll make her as comfortable and happy as possible.
I'm sorry about your best friend and niece too. I hope things go well with them.
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