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Old Sep 23, 2017, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by daisydid View Post
An analogy is when you're comparing two things. A metaphor is a type of figurative language where you're applying an abstract idea or concept to an object. A simile is the same thing as a metaphor except it uses the words "like" or "as" when applying the abstraction to an object.

So the body bubble would be an analogy. The type of dissociation I feel is like being inside of a body bubble. They are two similar types of experiences. I'm having trouble coming up with a good metaphor, probably because I feel like I'm inside a body bubble.
Ohhh...that somewhat makes it clearer.

I told my T that when she brought up exploring the topic of dating with me, it felt like I am 10 feet underground, broken and bleeding, and she is like 'Hey! Get up, let's go find a rainbow!..is that a metaphor?