Worst of all, in troubling thoughts is that even when you realize that you are acting irrationally, this helps not always. In most cases, this only increases anxiety when the thought comes: "If I know it's irrational, why can not I stop? Oh my God, I can not stop it. " And you begin to believe that you no longer control your mind.

Amy Desu

Cycle of thoughts<strong>
Life throws us different situations. For example, you walk through the forest and see a bear. The thought arises automatically: "There is a bear!".</strong> It triggers a physiological reaction: blood pressure rises, heart rate and heart rate increase. Almost simultaneously there are several emotions. Seeing a bear, you feel anxiety, panic and fear.

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Then the protective mechanism is triggered - you run away from the bear. Although they say that it is best not to run away, but for the sake of example, we will ignore this fact. And now you are safe. <strong>What is the next thought? "Wow, I'm safe! I survived!". And the reaction of your body is that the heart rate slows down, the pulse goes down, and you begin to breathe more naturally. Other emotions are included - joy, relief, satisfaction.</strong> What will be your behavior? Mindful of the wonderful salvation, upon returning home you will open a bottle of wine or enjoy ice cream. To celebrate.