by MN_FriendlyGuy » August 16th, 2010, 6:00 am
Hi, C87 -
Thanks for asking an interesting question. It's interesting because I've been unable to locate a medical term for the phenomenon you've described. As opinion, I wonder whether what you're experiencing is a normal response to frustrated desire.
From the standpoint of an Ericksonian hypnotist (primarily), it causes me to wonder if you're ready for a task - and not being given one.
Allow me to explain -
As part of the trance experience, Milton Erickson (the father of modern hypnosis) would often assign a task to a client. It would be small and simple. Mr. Erickson knew that when a client takes one small step and realizes they're successful with that step...
C87 - I often tell clients that the first step is desire. You've got that - completely addicted to the file and loving it, going crazy about wanting it to happen
The second step is willingness. Specifically - willingness to take action. Not a make-believe action, mind you. Something real - possibly something that feels a little risky or a little uncomfortable.
With no actionable outlet for a sense of desire, a mind can relegate that desire to the catagory of fantasy & make-believe - putting it away and forgetting about it. A pleasant daydream.
Of course I don't know your circumstance. I don't know whether what I'm describing fits your situation.
But you do.