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Re:People would rather be electrically shocked than left alo... by psychphysic on Monday July 31, 2023 @05:45PM (#36949294)
I'm astounded by how much some people can not stand their own thoughts.

Shared a hotel room with a friend who refused to go to bed until he was nearly collapsing from sleepiness cause he terrorised himself with anxiety every time he lay in peace.

That seems like hell to me.

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Re:People would rather be electrically shocked than left alo... by catchnear4321 on Monday July 31, 2023 @05:52PM (#36949377)
as much as your friend terrorized himself, he was also terrorized that same amount, if not more.

it is hell.

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Re:People would rather be electrically shocked than left alo... by anon373839 on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @06:50AM (#36954512)
It’s the avoidance or, I should say, attempted avoidance of one’s thoughts that creates the hell. The way out is to learn to experience them without trying to control them. From there, it becomes possible to select new thoughts and place your attention where you want it to be.
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