When we suppress thoughts and emotions, we push them out of conscious awareness. When we do this, we hope that the thoughts and emotions will go away and no longer affect us in any way. Unfortunately, ...
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Don’t Think of a Pink Elephant: The Mind-Trap That Reveals Hidden Secrets About Thought Control and Aphantasia
Imagine being told not to think of a pink elephant. Almost immediately, the image of a pink elephant could pop into your head. This mental phenomenon—where the attempt to suppress a thought has it ...
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