Friday, April 1, 2011

Avoidance


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.

8 comments:

  1. I've had to do this plenty of times lol. Now I know what to call it :)

    Great post

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  2. Hi, Jack. I think avoidance is universal. When you get down to it. Who wants to go through all that unpleasant stimuli?

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  3. I'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!

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  4. I know a lot of avoidants so I try to face my fears as much as possible, but sometimes avoidance is the best policy :O)

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  5. Craig and Madeleine: Thanks for posting!

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  6. I just got caught up on your A to Z series so far and love the posts. I shall return...

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  7. Hi, Patricia: See you around! Thanks for dropping in.

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  8. I do it too. I like a life without hassles, but it's not gonna happen.


    Lee
    Tossing It Out
    Twitter hashtag: #atozchallenge

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