I have this too, my good side vs bad side, and T calls it a kind of dissociation. When the bad side takes over, I end up in the hospital. I learned that my good side is also my more rational adult side and that it has to be in charge in order for me to function in real life and not be locked up in an institution. My bad side is less mature, but not always bad but just immature. T says the goal is to become co-conscious between these two sides. There is a great fear and anger between the two sides. But gradually bring them together where one side can influence the other and gain some reconciliation. Negotiation is a good word. You as the adult self can go as ambassador to the wild self, not to judge and execute, but to learn give-and-take. That way your life won't feel like a war zone that never gives you any peace or freedom.
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