Posted by Rach on February 15, 2002, at 6:12:06
Hi guys,
My dear friend, Kath, spoke with me today, knowing that because of my depression I would probably be understanding. She got me thinking about what she said, and I was just wondering if anyone else has ever done the same.
Kathy told me about how sometimes (mostly at night) she would make up little scenarios in her mind. For example, that her whole family was involved in a car accident and died. She would then, in real life, go through the emotions she would feel if it had happened for real. She would talk out loud - giving funeral speeches for her family members, talking to colleagues about returning to her career, getting comfort from distant relatives and friends. Kath said she was sobbing her heart out as though it was for real, and that in a way she kind of enjoyed the feelings.
I don't know if she enjoyed the release of the emotions from inside her, or if she actually enjoyed being miserable. Any thoughts, or any similar experiences? I wonder if this a healthy thing to do, or something very detrimental.
Thanks,
Rachael
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