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Old Dec 16, 2013, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Daeva View Post
This is called Intellectualization, it's a defense mechanism.

Intellectiualization – Warding off unacceptable feelings and impulses by thinking about them rather than experiencing them.

Yeah I'm familiar with this term. The situation is a little bit more than that though.

For example, I intellectually deeply understand that the abuse I experienced was in no way my fault. It doesn't devalue me or say anything about who I am. It only says things about the people who abused me. However, I still feel guilty, worthless, and disgusting.
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