Psycho-Babble Psychology Thread 780096

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Definition of ambivalence, need, bad

Posted by muffled on August 31, 2007, at 22:14:46

Ambivalence: The coexistence of contradictory emotions, attitudes, ideas, or desires with respect to a particular person, object, or situation. Suggests psychopathology only when present in an extreme form.

Need: 1 : necessary duty : OBLIGATION
2 a : a lack of something requisite, desirable, or useful b : a physiological or psychological requirement for the well-being of an organism
3 : a condition requiring supply or relief
4 : lack of the means of subsistence : POVERTY

Bad: 1 a : failing to reach an acceptable standard : POOR <a bad repair job> b : UNFAVORABLE <make a bad impression> c : not fresh : SPOILED <bad fish> d : not sound : DILAPIDATED <the house was in bad condition>
2 a : morally objectionable : EVIL <bad men> b : MISCHIEVOUS, DISOBEDIENT <a bad dog>
3 : inadequate or unsuited to a purpose <a bad plan> <bad lighting>
4 : DISAGREEABLE, UNPLEASANT <bad news>
5 a : INJURIOUS, HARMFUL <a bad influence> b : SERIOUS, SEVERE <in bad trouble> <a bad cough>
6 : INCORRECT, FAULTY <bad grammar>
7 a : suffering pain or distress <felt generally bad> b : UNHEALTHY, DISEASED <bad teeth>
8 : SORROWFUL, SORRY <feels bad about forgetting to call>
9 a : INVALID, VOID <a bad check> b : not able to be collected <a bad debt>
10 bad·der bad·dest slang a : GOOD, GREAT b : TOUGH, MEAN
- bad·ness noun

 

Re: Definition of ambivalence, need, bad » muffled

Posted by JoniS on August 31, 2007, at 22:45:54

In reply to Definition of ambivalence, need, bad, posted by muffled on August 31, 2007, at 22:14:46

OK.
Now, how about ... Forethought, generous, and good?

silly Muffled :-]

 

Re: Definition of ambivalence, need, bad » muffled

Posted by Dory on August 31, 2007, at 23:12:19

In reply to Definition of ambivalence, need, bad, posted by muffled on August 31, 2007, at 22:14:46

(((muffled)))

i'm sorry you're in a bad place. you were so good to me in chat last night. Thank you for being there. i wish i could give you a mirror that reflected what i see in you. i feel powerless. :o(

 

words...

Posted by muffled on August 31, 2007, at 23:16:54

In reply to Re: Definition of ambivalence, need, bad » muffled, posted by JoniS on August 31, 2007, at 22:45:54

> OK.
> Now, how about ... Forethought, generous, and good?
>
> silly Muffled :-]
>
>
Main Entry: 1fore·thought
Pronunciation: 'for-"thot
Function: noun
1 : a thinking or planning out in advance : PREMEDITATION
2 : consideration for the future


Main Entry: gen·er·ous
Function: adjective
1 archaic : HIGHBORN
2 a : characterized by a noble or forbearing spirit : MAGNANIMOUS, KINDLY b : liberal in giving : OPENHANDED c : marked by abundance or ample proportions : COPIOUS <a thin salt-and-pepper moustache interrupted by a generous nose -- Richard Zabel>

Main Entry: 1good
Function: adjective
2 a (1) : VIRTUOUS, RIGHT, COMMENDABLE <a good person> <good conduct> (2) : KIND, BENEVOLENT <good intentions> b : UPPER-CLASS <a good family> c : COMPETENT, SKILLFUL <a good doctor> d (1) : LOYAL <a good party man> <a good Catholic> (2) : CLOSE <a good friend> e : free from infirmity or sorrow <I feel good>

 

Re: Definition of ambivalence, need, bad » Dory

Posted by muffled on August 31, 2007, at 23:51:38

In reply to Re: Definition of ambivalence, need, bad » muffled, posted by Dory on August 31, 2007, at 23:12:19

> (((muffled)))
>
> i'm sorry you're in a bad place. you were so good to me in chat last night. Thank you for being there. i wish i could give you a mirror that reflected what i see in you. i feel powerless. :o(
>
>

**Thx Dory, me too right now.
But feelings pass.
Thats my mantra.
I be OK I expect. This old ladys survived this long.
I kinda been getting scared some.
Like I GOTO do T or I gonna really f*ck up.
Like IF I do T....I gonna really f*ck up.
Guess if I do T, presumably she will be there for me.....
I kinda fussed, cuz she not always easy to get a hold of....
Ambivalence, fear, confusion.
Yup, it sucks.
But we BOTH'll get thru this crazy sh*t right?
Take care,
m

 

Re: Definition of trust

Posted by muffled on August 31, 2007, at 23:56:27

In reply to Re: Definition of ambivalence, need, bad » Dory, posted by muffled on August 31, 2007, at 23:51:38

Main Entry: 1trust

1 a : assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something b : one in which confidence is placed

 

Yeah...DO I trust my T???

Posted by muffled on September 1, 2007, at 0:10:35

In reply to Re: Definition of trust, posted by muffled on August 31, 2007, at 23:56:27

Do I trust she'll be there for me?
That she can help me?
That if I end up in space, that she will find me and bring me back to my children?
Or do I fear that MAYBE she might be human....
and give up on me.
Cuz I too much trouble.
Its hard cuz I continually trying not to eg, e-mail/fax too much, but its a constant battle, cuz there's SO much. And I fear I ALREADY fax/mail too much, and will go over the line...
Or do I fear, that in my response to my 'stuff' that I will scare T? Cuz that would be the end of the relationship for me. She cannot fear me. Cuz if she does, then 'the response' would be there, and ALL her power will be gone. She becomes prey and I dunno if I can ever get back from that, and from the shame of my response to a person who has only consistantly showed caring and compassion towards me.
I KNOW I am a client, therefore a job, therefore expendable.
T is kind, but client is client, family is family, work is work. Client HAS to be work, or T's would never last.
I KNOW this.
But it makes us expendable.....
One time...I may push too far....
It all feels so BIG whats inside of me.
And its proly all a big NOTHING.
Big to a child, laughable to an adult.
Attachment difficulties.
Oversensitivity.
Genetics.
Evil.
Life.
M


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