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Fun fact 6: When you talk to yourself out loud, your brain processes it like an external voice. Studies show self-directed speech can help cognitive control and emotional regulation by engaging auditory feedback loops.
That’s why verbalising thoughts can actually calm the limbic system: the emotional command centre.
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So what if the process of emotional development is disrupted by way of inadequate care, nurturance and guidance by significant others? Maybe strong emotions would then not be welcome, or others may even learn to devalue one's own emotional experience as it is viewed to be problematic or fearful when out of control. In essence, this would be... See more
Thoughts on Feelings (Part 1): The Fear of Losing Control Over Strong Emotions — The Psychology Practice
emotion regulation
My therapist told me yesterday: some people (especially family) will choose to remember and recognize only the version of you that they held the most power over, no matter how long it's been or how much you’ve changed.
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