The Benefits of the Unconscious Mind

The unconscious is sometimes referred to as the “shadows of the mind,” but it is not some black hole of unacceptable impulses waiting to trip you up. It can, however, be a source of hidden and often disturbing beliefs, fears, and attitudes that affect your everyday thinking and behavior. We may hold these thoughts down because they feel threatening, yet we know suppression isn’t a long-term solution. Alcohol, drugs and abused medication can make the unconscious conscious and bring forward much of the negative processing we normally hold back. Tune in and learn about what lurks within us all!