Author Topic: But do N's feel at ALL and what DO they feel?  (Read 1453 times)

reallyME

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But do N's feel at ALL and what DO they feel?
« on: December 20, 2006, 08:57:27 PM »
Feeling is potentially there and does show up on occassion, but in a distorted way.

Usually there are two forms:  irrational rage and foolishly and tearfully sentimental; weepy; emotional

the rage is an outbreak of wrath that is distorted and the sentimentality and weepiness is the substitute for love

Interesting to note:  one cannot totally supress or deny fear wtihout also supressing anger as well.  Sometimes a person seems able to show anger but not fear or sadness.  Usually this form of anger is shown without feeling in the person.  It is a defense that is meant to frighten the person, not showing genuine emotions.  By getting angry, the person denies his own fear..

A true feeling of anger comes from a feeling of having been hurt.  If a person denies the hurt, then there is nothing to be angry about.  If a person cannot feel his own sadness, why would he be angry?  The first approach with N patients is to help them get in touch with their own sadness.  This can be VERY HARD TO DO!