“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”

posted in: Firing up unpleasant repetitive thoughts (URTs), Recent, RUTs, Stage 4, Stage 4: Step 2 |

A way into “The Abyss” of chronic illness The title of this song1 is a common way many of us deal with adversity. However, it encompasses both halves of the “ironic effect” and the actual well-documented outcome of this approach to life is more worry and sadness.     What … Read More

“The Curse of Consciousness” – Trapped by Your Thoughts

posted in: Defining the problem of RUTs, Recent, RUTs, Stage 1, Stage 1: Step 1 |

Objectives: Unpleasant thoughts are impossible to avoid and can significantly impact your quality of life. They are a “neurological trick” created by your unconscious brain. They are not subject to rational interventions. The root cause of the problem is the human need for mental control. It sets off two different … Read More