I think there is a fine balance in regards to this. Part of it is needing to function and have a real life outside of therapy, and part of it is a necessary sitting with uncomfortable or difficult things. I have no clue yet how to keep it balanced, but I think I am getting closer to what is balanced for me. I take my time to think and process it, but I am getting better at setting it aside and moving on. I also have other things I can use, like anxiety medication if I feel really anxious to help me regulate my exposure to the junk. For me, it seems to be working (so far...).