Posted by gardenergirl on November 30, 2004, at 21:47:52
In reply to Re: GG, posted by sunny10 on November 30, 2004, at 10:17:11
Good question, Sunny.
I think I was viewing emotional expression from a viewpoint that included having to repress emotion as a child. When a child is not allowed to freely express all emotions, including the negative ones, part of that child's development is stolen away. The emotions themselves don't go away, they get stored up. So for an adult who learned as a child to be "cheerful" all the time or to refrain from showing negative emotions, it can feel like a relief to be able to express them in a healthy and safe way. It's hard, though.Perhaps for those who did not grow up that way, there is less relief associated with the everyday expression of negative emotions. But that expression may help prevent emotional blockages and problems related to such?
gg
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