#701 - I No Longer Want To Die - Johnny Crowder
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Overcoming Mental Challenges and Reallocating Mental Focus
The key insight is that even if someone doesn't have schizophrenia or OCD, they can still apply the principle of controlling and reallocating mental focus. By gradually pulling back a small percentage of mental energy every day from negative thoughts, one can reclaim their mental focus. Through habituation and the brain's ability to adapt, shifting focus away from negativity becomes easier over time. The process may feel daunting at the beginning, but with persistence and incremental progress, it is possible to reclaim the majority of mental focus and confront challenges head-on.
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