47. Affective indifference

47. Affective indifference

The combination of anguish, doubt, stress and intense emotions does not provide fertile ground for emotional connection.

First, the other person becomes a disturbing factor, even an enemy, and later emotional indifference sets in. Even those closest are kept at a distance, and isolation and loneliness add to a pathological condition. CBT adapted for AS can help a person move beyond all these defence mechanisms.

● I have trusted others, who are one with me.

● I will never be alone again.

● I will be still for a moment and go home.

● I can be free of suffering today.

● I could see peace instead.