Methods to Stop Worrying: 2. Acknowledge the Thought or Worry
Acknowledging your Thoughts
Sometimes it feels impossible to let go of a thought or worry because of how heavy or strongly you feel about it. With thoughts like these, it would be more obstructive if you tried to ignore them or forget about them, as it magnifies the intensity of the thought.
Treat yourself how you would with someone you were tasked to take care of. Acknowledge this thought or issue you are worried about. Write it down and understand that this thought is there rather than obsessing about the details.
Address these thoughts during the "Worry Time" mentioned in method 1.
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