WRONG:  The best remedy for getting over a painful experience is to ignore it or to do something that will get your mind off of it. If you are partaking in this type of behavior, you are involved in “experiential avoidance” and that is not healthy according to some researchers. People who avoid their feelings tend to engage in substance abuse, impulsive risky behavior, emotional eating, and/or many other types of addictions.  People who want to get away from their negative feelings end up having panic, anxiety or depressive attacks.  It would seem that avoiding negative feelings would ease anxiety and depression.  It does not.  It makes them worse.  Judge for yourself whether it is better to say “yes” or “no” to negative feelings and thoughts. There are various things you can … Read entire article »