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483. What’s Wrong With Shortcuts?

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Unlearning is Harder Than Learning

Unlearning patterns ingrained from childhood can be challenging as it involves fundamentally changing the way the brain works, which may require time and effort in therapy. However, some therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focus on increasing awareness of thought processes to disrupt patterns leading to negative emotions like depression, offering a potential shortcut to breaking free from ingrained mental pathways.

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