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RE: Psychology Addict # 40 | How do You React to Your Own Negative Thoughts?
Interesting take on two differing coping methods. I definitely fall into the “ruminator” and “cognitive inflexibility” categories. Seeing and hanging onto the negative puts me in control of the situation, doing this seems to keep disappointment at a distance. Rigidity helps me maintain structure which is necessary for survival, being out of control is a major stressor.
Not a great way to live, sometimes it’s mere survival, but I have medication resistant MDD along with PTSD. Interesting post😉
Hello there @walkthisway :)
Thanks for coming around to read and comment.
You seem to have your system in place! Understanding your own methods of working things out shows a good level of self-awareness. I, myself, am a little set in my own ways too. But, the way I found to not be restricted to them is to look ahead, and reflect about alternatives in advance in relation to stressors.
All the best to you.