Rose White
MyPTSD Pro
Do you think regression is the same as, or a form of, dissociation? I was thinking about how when I used to regress a lot in session at the end I had to rub my legs and arms to feel my body and “getting back in” was required to be able to get up and leave.
I’ve been thinking about repressed anger and someone suggested that it’s best to express the anger while in a regressed state in order for it to be fully resolved. He said that doing it from the adult mindset would frustrate the part that needs to get it out.
It’s hard to imagine inviting regression or dissociation as a vehicle for expression. I think I’m talking about two things. Are they the same or similar? And is regression/dissociation/(parts?) important or helpful for releasing old anger? (I added parts because regression seems like parts kind of.)
I’ve been thinking about repressed anger and someone suggested that it’s best to express the anger while in a regressed state in order for it to be fully resolved. He said that doing it from the adult mindset would frustrate the part that needs to get it out.
It’s hard to imagine inviting regression or dissociation as a vehicle for expression. I think I’m talking about two things. Are they the same or similar? And is regression/dissociation/(parts?) important or helpful for releasing old anger? (I added parts because regression seems like parts kind of.)