Every good paper should begin with a quote (not that I ever followed that rule).
"To understand one's self is the classic form of consolation; to delude one's self is the romantic." --George Santayana
As a college graduate who received her BA in Psychology on Sunday, I can knowledgably attest that the following information is psychologically sound (and possibly amusing).
Neuroses are treated with CBT, cognitive restructuring, and other types of behavior and cognitive psychotherapeutic techniques. To treat my "healthy neuroses," last night I sanded my childhood dresser until 2am. The neighbors, I'm sure, were pleased that I was practicing such good CBT distractions methods. Today, I purchased my emotions. I'm sure that Marx is amused. Tonight, I plan to paint abstract affective associations. I'm no Picasso, but I'm pretty sure that the dresser, that will soon be covered in preppy patterns crafted from Home Depot's finest paint, will haunt me so long as I own it. Wish me luck people, and by luck, I mean send me dope music titles (that are availabe on youtube) cuz I need them.
In reflection, I'll never start with a quote again because Georgie, I beg to differ from your infinite wisdom: Knowing one's self is not a consolation but rather a pain in the royal ass of asses. I sometimes wish I were ignorant, but now that I've spent an arm and a leg on not only a liberal arts education, but also a shit ton of therapy, I doubt I'll ever be able to acquire such a luxury.
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