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Old May 23, 2011, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by chlorophyll View Post
So how do I take irrational ideas and use rational thought to remove those desires? How has everyone else gone about it for various ideas?
I call it mythbusting....

1. What emotion (or emotions) are you feeling now?
2. Describe, in detail, the event or situation that gave rise to your emotion.
3. Describe your thoughts, and identify any distortions in your thinking
4. Refute the distortions

There are various thinking styles that are not healthy and commonly referred to as filters or distortions. Check this article out http://psychcentral.com/lib/2009/15-...e-distortions/.

As you work through the steps you will start to understand better the underlying emotion that would compel you to want a child as well as any distorations.
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Thanks for this!
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