Control negative emotions with Acceptance Paradox from "summary" of Feeling Great by David Burns
When you're feeling down or upset, it's natural to want to push those negative emotions away or try to ignore them. However, this can often make those feelings even stronger. The Acceptance Paradox teaches us a different approach to dealing with negative emotions. Instead of trying to control or push them away, we can learn to accept and embrace them. Acceptance doesn't mean that we enjoy feeling sad or angry. Instead, it means acknowledging our emotions without judgment or resistance. By accepting our feelings, we can create space for them to exist without letting them overwhelm us. This can help us gain a better understanding of our emotions and why we might be feeling a certain way. The paradox lies in the fact that by accepting our negative emotions, we can actually gain a sense of control over them....
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