Cognitive Distancing
People often oscillate between overthinking distressing thoughts and attempting to suppress them, both of which can be harmful. A healthier approach involves cognitive distancing, which allows individuals to acknowledge their thoughts without becoming overwhelmed. By viewing thoughts from a more objective standpoint, one can gain clarity and reduce emotional turmoil.In this clip
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What do Andrew Huberman or guests say about using techniques like labeling intrusive thoughts and creating distance from them in the episode Leading Psychologist: How To Finally Overcome Stress & Anxiety - Dr Julie Smith and the clip Challenging Negative Thoughts? For example, recognizing the thought as an "intrusive thought" and visualizing it as something external, like a cloud or a piece of paper that can be crumbled and thrown away?
What do Andrew Huberman or guests say about using techniques like labeling intrusive thoughts and creating distance from them in the episode Leading Psychologist: How To Finally Overcome Stress & Anxiety - Dr Julie Smith and the clip Challenging Negative Thoughts? For example, recognizing the thought as an "intrusive thought" and visualizing it as something external, like a cloud or a piece of paper that can be crumbled and thrown away?
What do Andrew Huberman or guests say about using techniques like labeling intrusive thoughts and creating distance from them in the episode Leading Psychologist: How To Finally Overcome Stress & Anxiety - Dr Julie Smith and the clip Challenging Negative Thoughts? For example, how do they suggest recognizing the thought as an "intrusive thought" and visualizing it as something external, like a cloud or a piece of paper that can be crumbled and thrown away?