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Originally Posted by ElectricManatee
Sometimes I find it easier to accept that you are having the thoughts and be curious about them rather than trying to change them. Like, "Oh, I'm thinking that I'm stupid today. I wonder why that is. Maybe I'm still embarrassed about X thing. That makes sense. I'm sure these pesky thoughts will go away eventually, etc." Often trying to fight the thoughts with brute force just makes me feel more stuck.
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Thanks EM. This makes a lot of sense. In fact your scenario works very well for me. I am feeling embarrassed so my go to response is I must be stupid. But fighting them for two days now isn't working. I will try your acceptance and curiosity approach.
