Obsolete methods of confrontation

The multiplying effect of active repression

Faced with the invasion of balance-disrupting conceptions, a common defensive tactic is the outright omission of the problem.

However, ignoring an internal complaint functions in a manner analogous to neglecting an infant who insistently demands attention by tugging at our clothes.

Far from quietly dissipating, the omitted element increases in intensity and frequency of occurrence, striking the consciousness with much greater force.

Although certain minor distractions may fizzle out on their own, the central concerns demand to be processed, otherwise they will saturate the neurological system completely.

Energy drain of the angry reaction

Another frequent and highly inadvisable reaction involves responding with frontal hostility toward one's own intellectual activity.

Getting angry with one's mind for generating a disturbing idea is equivalent to responding with shouting to a repeated request for help.

This self-inflicted violence does not eliminate the presence of the adverse stimulus; on the contrary, it floods the bloodstream with alert hormones, exponentially raising bodily stress levels.

Attacking one's own reasoning ensures an immediate energy drain that significantly aggravates the original discomfort rather than mitigating it.

Ineffectiveness of logical and constant internal debate.

Initiating a logical debate to invalidate a harmful thought is an equally ineffective protective strategy.

Arguing internally for the sole purpose of proving the concept wrong generates completely exhausting mental friction.

Just as in an interpersonal conflict where the ignored party is entrenched in its position, the psyche intensifies its attack when subjected to severe criticism and forced reasoning.

Attempting to convince the mind through rational imposition only solidifies the presence of the harmful thought, making it chronic.

Summary

Deliberately omitting thoughts that disturb us generates results contrary to those expected. Like an un