Unsure about plot - help? [Opinions]

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AllisaNero

I_Write_Ivre

AllisaNero

I won't be mentioning psychological terminology because the character won't be saying 'I have repressed memories." She'll experience a number of nightmares and some uncomfortable physical experiences and from that she'll decide to try and confront them.
There will be no diagnosis at all, let alone self diagnosis.

I'm confused. First, if she decides to confront them, isn't that a diagnosis?

Second, why is this in the CB?

AllisaNero

I've done a psychology degree and I'm about to do a masters degree. I have a notable psychological background so I'd be extremely disappointed in myself if anything I wrote came across as 'utter horseshit'. I apologise if I come off slightly rude here but I know what Psychology Today is, I know what repressed memories are and, above all, I know how dangerous self-diagnosis can be.

Okay, that part is good and makes sense. I didn't know you were that up on research. I didn't mean to seem rude either, I didn't know how much research you had done and tried to steer you away from 'none'.

No worries smile and thanks for the questions.
Apparently, this is a repeat thread so it got moved...IDK, weird gaia is weird haha.
She would only be able to obtain a diagnosis if she met with the criteria in the diagnostics manual. She isn't suffering from a disorder or specific illness so she can't really be diagnosed. This is another reason I want to write the novel, to put a spotlight on the subjective nature of diagnostics in psychology. My own experience with psychological diagnosis could wreak havoc on an individual. The focus has to be on her experiences only, unblemished by the influence of authorities like doctors.
I want to give the reader the impression that she's on a personal journey and her nature means she doesn't share her feelings very often, it would be out of character for her to seek professional help.
Also, the need to seek professional help isn't always very strong in those who might need it most. I should probably point out that she's not crazy or severely impaired by these memories, they've just left her with a lot of questions she'd like answers to so that she can take control of her life.

Okay, now it sounds cool.

It needs a plot, but it still sounds cool.

[AllisaNero]

I_Write_Ivre

AllisaNero

I_Write_Ivre

AllisaNero

I won't be mentioning psychological terminology because the character won't be saying 'I have repressed memories." She'll experience a number of nightmares and some uncomfortable physical experiences and from that she'll decide to try and confront them.
There will be no diagnosis at all, let alone self diagnosis.

I'm confused. First, if she decides to confront them, isn't that a diagnosis?

Second, why is this in the CB?

AllisaNero

I've done a psychology degree and I'm about to do a masters degree. I have a notable psychological background so I'd be extremely disappointed in myself if anything I wrote came across as 'utter horseshit'. I apologise if I come off slightly rude here but I know what Psychology Today is, I know what repressed memories are and, above all, I know how dangerous self-diagnosis can be.

Okay, that part is good and makes sense. I didn't know you were that up on research. I didn't mean to seem rude either, I didn't know how much research you had done and tried to steer you away from 'none'.

No worries smile and thanks for the questions.
Apparently, this is a repeat thread so it got moved...IDK, weird gaia is weird haha.
She would only be able to obtain a diagnosis if she met with the criteria in the diagnostics manual. She isn't suffering from a disorder or specific illness so she can't really be diagnosed. This is another reason I want to write the novel, to put a spotlight on the subjective nature of diagnostics in psychology. My own experience with psychological diagnosis could wreak havoc on an individual. The focus has to be on her experiences only, unblemished by the influence of authorities like doctors.
I want to give the reader the impression that she's on a personal journey and her nature means she doesn't share her feelings very often, it would be out of character for her to seek professional help.
Also, the need to seek professional help isn't always very strong in those who might need it most. I should probably point out that she's not crazy or severely impaired by these memories, they've just left her with a lot of questions she'd like answers to so that she can take control of her life.

Okay, now it sounds cool.

It needs a plot, but it still sounds cool.

Thank you! I really appreciate it. I'll have a plot done soon if I can but I've got exams to study for sad . I'll probably be working on this over summer until I'm happy, then I'll start writing properly.
Thanks again!

[AllisaNero]

Kita-Ysabell

I_Write_Ivre

Second, why is this in the CB?

I don't know. It seemed like a perfectly reasonable thing to put in WF to me and it wasn't getting off-topic or anything.

WF: where mod skills go to die. First we were completely neglected, and now things get thrown to the graveyard of CB for no reason.

To the OP: I'm glad to hear you're informed on the subject. It sounds like you have more training than I, so I will defer to your knowledge.

I'm still having difficulty with the idea of the main character going through the memory recovery thing without professional assistance, but I guess that might be where Griffin comes in, a bit. The more I hear about your idea, the more I think you would benefit from reading A Chorus of Stone.

Thanks for the book suggestion! I'll definitely look into it!