The Effects of Fantasy

[Thinhyandoiel]

[img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Manelwen! I thank you for your advice! And I do laugh, it was Tolkien that made me laugh. I just can't laugh when they (P.U's) fight and I'm not doing something to distract myself.

I am happy to say I am in a much calmer mood now that everything is alright at home, and thanks to everyone who put in a word for me. I appreciate it.

My use of Tolkien for the first time as a distraction was a good one. Laughter definately helps you focus your attention on something other than what you don't want to see (or hear) but of course, when I put the book down, I still had to face reality. Though, I found I was able to do it with a reduced level of anger within me. It was calming. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Nar: I've heard of that study too! And I believe it's true for most people. Problem solving helps focus your mind, just remember all the highschool tests!! [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] Put a math problem infront of most people and they will focus to try and solve it. I think it's the same in literature. When I read the Silmarillion, I noticed I have never been more focused before as I read a book! It's a demanding read, as I was trying to figure out who went where and where was where and who was who's brother/son/other relation etc. Also, comparing the Sil to other known mythology/legends. Numenore and Atlantis crossed my mind many times, and the great flood, etc. And, as I mentioned above with my experience, reading does have a calming effect on me.