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2. Thought suppression - Wikipedia

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   Ironic control theory, also known as "ironic process theory", states that thought suppression "leads to an increased occurrence of the suppressed content in waking states". [36] The irony lies in the fact that although people try not to think about a particular subject, there is a high probability that it will appear in one's dreams regardless.

3. Ironic process theory - Wikipedia

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   Ironic process theory (IPT), also known as the Pink elephant paradox [1] or White bear phenomenon, suggests that when an individual intentionally tries to avoid thinking a certain thought or feeling a certain emotion, a paradoxical effect is produced: the attempted avoidance not only fails in its object but in fact causes the thought or emotion to occur more frequently and more intensely. [2]

4. Suppressing negative thoughts may improve mental health ... - AOL

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   But Anderson's new research challenges that idea, suggesting instead that suppressing negative thoughts may in fact improve symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

5. Thought stopping - Wikipedia

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   It was also found that thought suppression creates greater anxiety and depression in individuals due to thought rebounding where the problematic thought persists more after being suppressed. [10] This counterproductive consequence of thought suppression has made it a questionable technique that is less commonly found in therapy today.

6. Behavioral theories of depression - Wikipedia

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   In 1979, Beck, Augustus John Rush, Brian Shaw and Gary Emery published the book "Cognitive therapy of depression", [37] which had the cognitive triad as a major underpinning concept. This mode of therapy became a major part of cognitive behavioral therapy in the 1980s, which became the standard non-pharmaceutical treatment for depression.

7. Taylor Swift’s Thoughts About Therapy Resurface After ‘TTPD ...

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   John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images When it comes to therapy, some people may choose to visit professional doctors. For others, they listen to brand-new Taylor Swift music. On Friday, April 19, the ...