Thread: The darker side
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Old Apr 13, 2013, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Syra View Post
Sometimes when I withdraw I am taking care of myself, helping myself breath, comforting myself.
Soemtimes when I withdraw I am sulking and hoping to punish the other for making me feel so bad.
Sometimes when I withdraw I want a time-out until we can calm down so it doesn't escalate.
I'm not sure someone else could tell the difference (except for when I actually articulate a time-out to calm down.
It doesn't sound to me like this article is referring to the kind withdrawing you are referring to in your case.
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