Wi_fighter and Kimmy,

Was reading about the "zoning out" you were talking about... when someone is talking to you. BTW, sorry you are going through such a rough time Wi_fighter. I hope for peace and healing with you.

Well, don't know if you've read any of my posts about my relationship with my mom, but I do what you're talking about all the time with her and occasionally with other people- like my husband and my T.

I'm wondering though...is it really such a bad thing? I suppose I unintentionally do it to block out anticipated pain. Just wondering, if maybe sometimes it's an asset?? what do you guys think?? ( OH, will this be highjacking your thread???)

Mandy