The lady who is reading her list of what she learned and is still applying from the program mentioned that she avoids or trys to stay away from conversations, shows, etc. that make her uncomfortable.
I was thinking about this and wonder whether that's a good thing or not. I first think it's still an avoidance and maybe something we should try to do in order not to fear it as much. What do you think? I get very uncomfortable hearing about any type of situation dealing with mental illness, but if I avoid it, which is impossible really, is this helping or hindering me? Just curious what others may think.
on the Session 15 tape...
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I use to get upset about the mental illness topics, they are on every commercial for cymbalta, bi polar you name it. That doesn't bother me much now. I have a hard time with the news, or my favorite shows CSI , HOUSE ect i can't watch them anymore with out feeling uncomfortable. But i am not avoiding them , i watch and when i get to overwhelmed i turn. I think that its a decision each person as an individual needs to make, if something really bothers you and causes you more anxiety which in turn can do more damage to your body then i would say its ok to not listen or watch ect.