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RE: Therapeutic Catharsis - 6/21/2008 10:45:17 PM

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Good luck then. This sort of thing never worked with bottoms who asked me to "help them" this way. It just made it even worse-never again. I'm not trying to pick on you-I just don't want others to get the impression that this is in any way effective in treating a nervous or other disorder. Because the effects are only *temporary*-and you can get addicted to it.

Just like any other drug. Is that fair to the Top?

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RE: Therapeutic Catharsis - 6/22/2008 1:51:33 AM

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I think to be fair Leatherist that there are many types of mental disorder, from very mild to very severe and that the OP is not suggesting this would be her only form of treatment but that she wishes to explore whether it will be beneficial to her in some way.

Everyone who scenes is getting "something" out of it, and even those who are not using it a catharsis can become addicted or behave in addictive ways (Dom or Sub Frenzy anyone?)

The warning of your experiences will be useful to the OP and should be borne in mind, but it is not *always* a path fraught with danger.

BTW Chamberqueen the technique of 'reprogramming' the voices in your head that you spoke about in your post bears a striking resemblance to CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) something a lot of people with clinical depression find useful - OP if you want more info on CBT in the non-BDSM sense <lol> talk to your medical team about it or use your Google-fu.

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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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RE: Therapeutic Catharsis - 6/22/2008 9:58:38 AM

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LP thanks for sharing that, the grief process (whether for long term separation) or for other reasons is a difficult and complex one. Best of luck to both of you.

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RE: Therapeutic Catharsis - 6/22/2008 10:10:20 AM

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You are very welcome, and thank you for your comment.

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