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Structured Journaling About Disturbing Intrusive Thoughts

To extinguish disturbing intrusive thoughts, write them out extensively in a structured format. Script as much detail as possible about the thought and surrounding context, ideally in complete sentences. Include the worst possible outcome you fear to get close to the underlying basis of the thought, and repeat the exercise multiple times if one session is not enough.

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if you want to extinguish an intrusive thought, one of the best ways to do that, is to journal about that particular thought extensively.

huberman · AMA #5: Intrusive Thoughts, CGMs, Behavioral Change, Naps & NSDR · Mar 24, 2023 · 15:17 · open ↗
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