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Originally Posted by krazy_phoenix
hello Peaches,
Just thought I'd let you know that I too am working on DBT Emotion Regulation w my T at present. I too 'ignore' any child/like parts rather than be open and nurturing. Its only been a month since I even acknowledged their existence, 2 yrs after dx. I guess we can't rush these things! Just wanted to let you know you're not alone, and to keep on keeping on.
kp
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Hi Krazy Phoenix,
Thanks for letting me know you're working on the same thing i am. Are you going through the green DBT book or the Linehan book? We're going through the green workwook.
I wonder why we want to ignore our child-like parts??? I have thought about it alot and all i can figure out is that (1) i am very ashamed and embarrassed of how needy those parts are and (2) my mom ignored me when i was hurting and needy as a kid. So i think i have internalized that, and now i want to ignore myself when i am hurting. It feels like the "right" thing to do because as an adult, i have this position that i should not have a part inside that feels scared and little and wants to be comforted.
Have you figured out why you ignore your child-like parts?