Pain-Why people don’t let go of it
Published September 27, 2011 | 
Reasons People Don’t Let Go of their Pain
To wish to be well is part of becoming well. Seneca
Premature forgiveness
Identity
shame or feeling unworthy
I don’t deserve to feel better
it’s punishment
it’s power
If the pain is dealt with the trauma really happened
It’s a role
It’s a way of connecting to the environment and others
It’s companionship when lonely
I pain therefore I am
It distracts you from other pain, problems, and things
It is a way of avoiding responsibility
It keeps you from dealing with issues or people-It simplifies life
If you are a victim of pain you don’t have to be accountable
Meaning in pain- martyrdom
It’ a way of getting drugs.
Altered state of consciousness
The pain is part of the belief system
It’s an escape
What if I’m whole and not good enough?
What am I going to do without pain?
I’m afraid to be whole-no more excuses
Pride-I can’t just be the person I am, what of you is there really without it?
Self-acceptance is a problem. Pain makes it less an issue.
Fear-of the unknown.
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