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For those who experience unwanted, intrusive, or frightening thoughts, this book dispels myths that these thoughts reflect a person's character or intent. It explains how the brain can become trapped in a cycle of rumination and why some common coping strategies may backfire. Drawing on cognitive therapy principles, the guide teaches concrete cognitive‑behavioral skills that help readers recognize intrusive thoughts as simply thoughts, reduce associated guilt or shame, and move beyond them. By applying these techniques, readers can better manage distressing thoughts and focus on living the life they want. The book provides clear, step‑by‑step strategies for managing anxiety, thought insertion, and interference, drawing on evidence from the fields of cognition disorders and anxiety disorders.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Sally Winston
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