I've decided to do a little research study psychology and psychotherapy terms. I figure since I'm in therapy it might be a good idea, especially when Dr. Channing starts tossing around words like "Manifest Content" and "Thanatos." Sometimes she scares me.
My word for today is Avoidance: the attempt to subtract oneself from a stimulus or situation considered unpleasant.
I do this all the time. Sigh.
I've had to do this plenty of times lol. Now I know what to call it :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post
Hi, Jack. I think avoidance is universal. When you get down to it. Who wants to go through all that unpleasant stimuli?
ReplyDeleteI'm not for this as a reaction to adversity - it lets the bad guys build up their forces when you're not looking! Very interesting blog and post! Looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteI know a lot of avoidants so I try to face my fears as much as possible, but sometimes avoidance is the best policy :O)
ReplyDeleteCraig and Madeleine: Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteI just got caught up on your A to Z series so far and love the posts. I shall return...
ReplyDeleteHi, Patricia: See you around! Thanks for dropping in.
ReplyDeleteI do it too. I like a life without hassles, but it's not gonna happen.
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