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From: chrisa@azure.UUCP (Chris Andersen)
Newsgroups: net.singles
Subject: Re: Hurting, "no"s and choice.
Message-ID: <397@azure.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 30-Jul-85 22:54:23 EDT
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In article <1344@pyuxd.UUCP> rlr@pyuxd.UUCP (Rich Rosen) writes:
>> [Making oneself angry by recalling things that make you angry]
>
>Imagine that!  Voluntarily recalling an event that evokes happiness or
>anger will bring that emotion forth.  Now, try this same exercise while
>involuntarily LIVING through an experience.  Do you get to choose your
>emotions then with regard to that experience?

Actually, one way to elleviate the emotional pain in a trauma is to recall
happy moments in your life.  True, it might not totally turn you around, but 
it can help tremendously.  I know, I've done it.

Life,
  Love,
    Laughter,
      and Hope,

	Chris Andersen
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