She told me that when I have an anxious or emotional reaction to something, I should identify that it’s an intrusive thought, and that it doesn’t have to affect my reality. And that I can ignore things that are upsetting, I don’t always have to speak my mind.
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Atrapa Almas
Mindfulness exercices are useful for that. Become aware of the intrusive thougth, acknoledge it, and keep focusing on what you have decided to focus.
Aspychata
I am still working on this, but l am getting better finally, there's hope Luca.
Rodafina
Thank you for your transparency. It’s helpful for all of us to know that we can need time off, and that even if we are not loud and active, we are still here, growing, learn, and living.