Re: Funny thing...

Posted by Dinah on September 3, 2006, at 18:59:52

In reply to Funny thing... » Dinah, posted by Racer on September 3, 2006, at 17:41:20

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> > Might it be helpful to view the thoughts as intrusive obsessions?
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> I don't know if it makes much difference thinking of them this way, but that's sure a part of it. I do get intrusive thoughts, and they are generally obsessive criticisms of myself.
It makes kind of a big difference. Arguing with obsessions, trying to disprove them, just makes them bigger and stronger. Or so I've found. It feeds them.
The nature of the thoughts might be worthwhile to discuss with your therapist.
Just my 2 cents.

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