Intrusive Thoughts (Pt. 1)- How to Overcome Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive Thoughts (Pt. 1)- How to Overcome Intrusive Thoughts

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In this video I will discuss Intrusive thoughts and unwanted thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are basically thoughts that invade one's mind again and again. In this video I am going to explain why having intrusive thoughts isn't actually the problem - reacting to them is.

I explain how the battle of intrusive thoughts is actually right after you experience the thought. You can either react to the thought by trying to argue with it, suppress it, avoid it - Or you can simply experience it and move on with your day. Understanding this simple choice is crucial to overcoming Intrusive Thoughts.

This is video 1 in a 3-part series. 

In video 2 - I will explain how suppressing thoughts actually makes them worse.

And in video 3 - I will introduce some simple techniques you can do that will help quiet down your mind.