Love this perspective shift ❤️
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Effective Strategies for Managing Unpleasant Thoughts
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Through previous research, literature reviews, and empirical studies, Clifton and his team of researchers concluded that humans have over two dozen primal world beliefs. However, most of these beliefs cluster into three categories. They are:
The world is a safe place (as opposed to a dangerous one). This determines to what extent people believe the world is full of threats.
The world is an enticing place (as opposed to a dull one). This determines individuals’ willingness to engage with the world – i.e., doing what they find interesting, beautiful, and meaningful (or not).
The world is alive (as opposed to mechanistic). This determines whether people view the world as a place where things happen because of the efforts they make and that the world needs one’s help and intervention.
To explain how much power our primal world beliefs can exercise over our lives, Clifton urges us to remember a time we were in a place we hated and then to imagine being stuck there forever. “Those of us who see the world as dangerous, dull, and mechanistic are stuck in a place they hate their whole lives,” he explains. “The downstream effects on behavior and well-being are potentially enormous.”
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Addressing anxiety and depression has taken a significant step forward with the integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As part of the broader spectrum of behavioral health in Maryland, CBT has proven to be a valuable tool for mental healthcare providers, offering a targeted approach to mental health challenges. Let’s delve deeper into the significant role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy!
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety: Techniques and Effectiveness ?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) stands as a cornerstone in treating anxiety, offering effective techniques for managing and alleviating symptoms. In Dublin, Ireland, anxiety therapy, including CBT, has emerged as a vital tool for those seeking relief from anxiety-related challenges.
Anxiety therapy in Dublin often involves sessions with clinical psychologists or therapists specializing in CBT. These professionals employ evidence-based strategies to address anxious thoughts and behaviors.
CBT for anxiety encompasses various techniques such as cognitive restructuring, which aims to reframe negative thought patterns, and exposure therapy, gradually introducing anxiety-inducing situations to build resilience.
In Dublin, CBT psychologists employ tailored approaches, offering anxiety counseling and CBT therapy to help individuals manage anxious thoughts and behaviors effectively. These sessions may include exploring triggers, learning relaxation techniques, and practicing mindfulness to build coping mechanisms.
The effectiveness of CBT for anxiety lies in its focus on addressing the root causes of anxiety and empowering individuals with practical tools to manage symptoms. Whether in-person or through online sessions, psychologists specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy ensure personalized guidance and support to alleviate anxiety-related distress effectively in Ireland.
Choosing a psychologist specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy in Dublin ensures access to comprehensive and tailored treatments, helping individuals navigate and overcome anxiety challenges, promoting mental well-being in Ireland.
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Many individuals struggle with mental health and experience emotional turmoil due to chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. Behavioral therapy can be an effective tool to help them cope with their struggles, address mental & behavioral health issues, and improve their overall quality of life. Here are some of the notable benefits of behavioral therapy you may not have known about
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Reframing:
Original thought: I have to go to the doctor tomorrow, that is stressful and inconvenient
Reframe: I get to get this required medical appointment out of the way. After tomorrow I will no longer have to worry about it!
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How does one identify and change negative thought patterns that contribute to stress?
Negative thoughts can often contribute to stress and anxiety. If you find yourself experiencing negative thoughts regularly, it is essential to learn how to identify and change them to manage your stress effectively.
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How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Process Trauma and Build Resilience
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, combat, sexual assault, or a serious accident. The symptoms of PTSD can be debilitating and can have a significant impact on a person’s daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that has been found to be…
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Why do we struggle with rest?
By nature, by molding, I am a thinker. I analyze, postulate, and predict.
This way of life has worked for me professionally. I have been described as a high achiever, accomplished, driven, “smarty pants”, a general go-getter. I have enjoyed a long professional career in the mental health field and seen as an expert in autism and autism related areas.
Unfortunately, that doesn’t leave room for…
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oh goddamnit this is the last day I gave myself to be a trashfire and I wasted it, I should’ve gotten worse when I had the chance -_-
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MAYER DELETE THAT PHOTO RIGHT NOW
Inktober Day 28! Yeah, I know I just posted like 12 drawings... I didn't do todays yet... The rule for this one was "go to the Hot Topic website main page and pick the most embarrassing outfit you can find". I like to think Amiya tells Ifrit where to shop.
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eeughh. always fun to notice your mental health spiral in real time. but wheres the time to fit a therapist in these days. waves hand dismissively.
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This is odd and I hope it’s doesn’t offend you but I want your opinion. Is it normal to just, not want to be gay? I hate it. I don’t find any joy in being different. I want to have a normal life with kids and not have to worry that my family will always be perceived as different. I’m so tired of having another layer of complexity to my relationships. I just wish I could be straight, but I’d rather die than date a man. I’d rather be single for the rest of my life. People say ‘oh you can try’ I don’t even want to think about it. I wish so many times a day I was bisexual and could stomach being with a man but I can’t. It’s not normal or natural for me and no matter how much I pray and hope i can be osa I just am not made for it. I’m literally hardwired to be a lesbian and I just wish I could be as fluid as these other people say they are. I wish I wasn’t stuck being hated and judged and different. I watch these romance television shows and know I’ll never be seen as pure and loving as the couples in them. I’ll always be a different kind of love. I just can’t stand it sometimes. Does this go away? I’ve known I was gay for years, since I was 11 I knew I liked girls. I’ve only kissed boys, and I cried after because I knew no matter how much I tried it just wasn’t right, it wasn’t attractive and it wasn’t what I was made for. How can I find acceptance? Love for myself? I’m so exhausted of this feeling
that’s pretty tough anon. honestly it sounds like you have some very deep-seated internalised homophobia. are you in a homophobic environment perhaps? if so, is it possible to change that environment into a more supportive one? something that helped me is being around other gay people and seeing that our love can be beautiful too. plus staying so closeted and rejecting yourself and forcing yourself to kiss men does not help, it probably intensifies the negative feelings you have. besides that, tbh i’d suggest avoiding the things that trigger those feelings and trying to change how you think about it. if you start thinking “it’ll never be viewed as pure!” ask yourself, so what if homophobes will view me from a shitty lens? they’re mistaken, there’s nothing about same-sex attraction that makes it less “pure”. if you start thinking “i just want a normal life with kids”, think to yourself that you CAN have a normal life with kids. sure, not a normal heterosexual life, sure not without discrimination, but potentially a normal life otherwise. i’m from such a homophobic country but i managed to leave and now i’m in a more accepting environment and frankly i can go quite some time before remembering that my “lifestyle” (ie my homosexuality) is somehow “unconventional”.
if possible, therapy can also help. bc your way of thinking sounds quite deeply rooted & so it may be hard for you to catch yourself and change your way of thinking on your own
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