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“Trying not to think about it is only making it worse.” quote by Cat Patrick
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““Trying not to think about it is only making it worse.””

Cat Patrick

About This Quote

Source Podcast: Mental health discussion, 2021

Avoiding thoughts about a problem intensifies its impact.

In simple terms: Suppressing thoughts makes them worse.

Key Takeaway

Face the issue directly.

Themes

mental health avoidance mindfulness

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

advisory supportive

When to use this quote

  • stress management
  • anxiety coping
  • relationship conflict
  • grief processing

Key Concepts

cognitive avoidance psychological distress

Questions to Reflect On

  • What thoughts are you avoiding?
  • What safe strategies can you use to address them?
A Different Perspective

Some issues may be overwhelming to confront without support.

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