Some people waste a lot of energy creating stories that reinforce the negative views they have of themselves. Here's how to stop, writes DrDavidHanscom
Thinking about these flaws over and over snares you in a destructive cycle of spinning neural circuits. For example, many years ago I had a patient with neck pain who was absolutely convinced that he was “stupid.” His self-labeling wasn’t rational, as he was clearly a bright guy. I don’t know if his view of himself somehow triggered it, but he eventually developed a significant chronic burning sensation around his mouth.
But awareness of these stories is what can dissolve them. These perceived thought distortions are just as damaging as real threats, but with awareness, you can separate from them, and then redirect yourwhere you choose. You don’t have to “fix” them because they are not real . You can train your brain to let go and move past them.
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