What you will find in this article: The importance of categorising thoughts (Is it a thought or emotion?) Is it a burglar or simply a cat? Focusing inwards you may miss what is going on. You are not alone. A difficult day - a feeling followed by a negative thought. It is not what happens to us that matters but how we deal with it. My first thought was "I can't do this." "I am rubbish." Then the feeling of butterflies in my stomach. Normally I would rumourate, my thoughts and mood would deteriorate. However this time after my CBT session I tried to slow my breathing, so held my breath for 20 seconds. This redirected blood flow back to my brain so I could think clearly. In fight or flight mode we are unable to think clearly as our blood supply to the brain is reduced. It is re-directed towards the arms and legs, so we can get ready to fight or run. Is it a thought? Identifying if my...
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