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How Acting-Out Old Issues May be Making Matters Worse
Unresolved emotional issues may be resurfacing. There are better solutions than acting them out.
Antonieta Contreras, LCSW-R, CCTP-II, BCN
May 25th, 2020
As of today, I’ve spent the longest period of my life with almost no human connection. The last time I was in front of another person, comfortably, was March 15th. That’s 10 weeks ago — 70 whole days without any talking, laughing, feeling close to people I love and care about; 1,680 hours without regular doses of connection, of experiencing the warm feeling that comes from sharing during a meal, a session, or a meeting with those that are part of my clan.
Like many others, I have adapted. I have looked for socialization online and I even ventured to the park to see a friend this week. With a mask. With her face covered with a mask and sunglasses! With the breath from my conversation tasting like separation, and social distancing. I went to look for warmth and, instead, my nervous system felt isolated and abandoned. I didn’t notice this clearly until my dreams were full of images of loneliness, and my mood became blue.
Perhaps this sounds familiar?
