Accepting difficult emotions is part of the healing process from "summary" of The Mindful Way Through Depression by Mark; Teasdale John; Segal Williams (Zindel; Kabat-Zinn, Jon)
When difficult emotions arise, our instinct may be to push them away or distract ourselves from feeling them. It's human nature to avoid pain and discomfort, but this avoidance can actually worsen our suffering in the long run. In the process of healing from depression, it is essential to embrace these difficult emotions rather than resist them. By accepting our feelings without judgment, we can begin to understand and process them in a healthy way. Suppressing emotions only serves to bury them deeper within ourselves, where they can fester and grow more powerful over time. The longer we avoid facing our difficult emotions, the stronger they become, making it even harder to deal with them when they inevitably resurface. By acknowledging and accepting our emotions, we can prevent them from escalating and taking control of our lives. It is important to remember that difficult emotions are a natural part of the human experience. Everyone encounters feelings of sadness, anger, fear, and anxiety at some point in their lives...
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