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LadyPact -> RE: Therapeutic Catharsis (6/22/2008 9:42:22 AM)
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Let Me start with the standard disclaimer that I am absolutely NOT saying this is a way to treat clinical depression.
Over about the last ten days or so, this is very much where My sub and I have been. A lot of the regular posters here, though probably not the OP, know that My sub leaves here and starts preparing to go back to Iraq. It's been a very emotional time for us. Each of us have been having some moments that are more difficult than others. Both he, and Myself, have each had a time that we just needed to play, to bring forth this very same effect.
I'm sure there are going to be some folks out there who will blast Me for saying that. Yes, before you even waste the key strokes, it can be viewed as a 'quick fix', or a cover-up, or whatever phrase would be catchy enough for the day. If that was the sole purpose of it, I suppose I would say that you are right, and concede the point. However, as someone has graciously pointed out, it can be used for the release that is needed to examine the core issues behind it. In addition, to that release, it has also helped us to reaffirm our bond. It has provided the gateway to feel, rather than stuff the emotions that are so strong for us right now.
Please understand that this example is specific to a situation, not an illness. Having grief (and yes, it is grief in My case) over a person preparing to leave for a long separation is much different than clinical depression, or any other type of mental health situation. However, there are very few who would argue that play does change the brain chemistry a bit *for the time being*.
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