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Embracing Intrusive Thoughts with Healthy Metacognitive Beliefs
Embracing intrusive thoughts with healthy metacognitive beliefs involves acknowledging them without overanalyzing or attaching meaning to them. Jennifer Lawrence's example shows that by not dwelling on the intrusive thought of pushing someone on the train tracks, she avoided developing severe anxiety disorders. By adopting healthy metacognitive beliefs, one can prevent intrusive thoughts from negatively impacting life and avoid unnecessary stress and anxiety.