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by deana24 @ 2008-03-23 – 11:50:00

Displacement: In psychology, displacement is a subconscious defence mechanism where the mind redirects affects from an object felt to be dangerous or unacceptable to an object felt to be safe or acceptable. For instance, some people punch cushions when angry.

Displacement in action: Deana has a dissertation due in on 23 April. So far today she has contucted a fruitless search for an item of clothing that disappeared six months ago, reread some old love letters and thoroughly depressed herself, ironed six pillowslips, eaten two slices of cheese on toast and watched the snow melt.

Apologies for ignoring all your blogs for the past few days - no, time, no time! Big love to the special Bunny at this celebratory time. Big Easter hug, Bunnybunbunbun! x
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- 2008-03-23 @ 11:55:02
23rd April is my Mum's birthday.... that's bound to be a good omen for you.
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- deana24
- 2008-03-23 @ 12:02:06
I need as many of those as I can get, thank you!
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- bunnybunbunbun
- 2008-03-23 @ 12:55:57
thankyou very very much and I am sure that you have done all the important stuff anyway and you have been working very hard so I am sure you will easily finish in time and please do not worry too much. I promise me and Mister Carrot might look like we are lazing about but are actually concentrating hard for you with our mental power and that is extra helpful at Easter :¬)
- - deana24
  - 2008-03-23 @ 18:26:24
  Bunnybunbun and Mr Carrot, thank you very much. I am sending you both an extra huge hug through the ether.
  
  I have done all the reading and I am writing up all the stuff that goes in the first third so it doesn't feel completely out of control.
  
  Your extra mental powers are obviously working because I had some very good ideas today and the words flowed pretty well. If you could both keep up the telepathic support tomorrow that would be brill. You can have a rest on Tuesday, I'm going to work and don't need extra supersonic brains there!
  - - bunnybunbunbun
    - 2008-03-24 @ 11:00:48
    Still concentrating (now I am awake anyway...it is hard to concentrate when I am asleep:¬)
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- thehomelyyear ^Pro
- 2008-03-23 @ 13:55:58
When I was doing my finals my house was so clean & tidy! All the best. Give yourself little treats and breaks every hour or two - that really helps. Even if its just 10 minutes with the paper and a cup of coffee
- - deana24
  - 2008-03-23 @ 18:27:21
  Thank you for the trips - I have done a fair bit of brewing up today, it has to be said!
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- deleted user (Visitor)
- 2008-03-23 @ 14:26:40
pretty tough time for you, doing a full time job as well?
you need an easter egg, full of smarties.

xx
- - deana24
  - 2008-03-23 @ 18:28:12
  Oooh, very good! Puns for Easter. And we stuffed Liverpool so treats all round for us!
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- louidog
- 2008-03-23 @ 23:56:59
I am sending lots of positive vibes over the internet for you deana!
It will all work out just fine for you, honest
- - deana24
  - 2008-03-24 @ 00:00:17
  Bless you! x
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