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To effectively confront these distressing thoughts, individuals often need to engage deeply with the content of their thoughts—not to relive the trauma, but to understand it. Writing about these intrusive thoughts in detail can be surprisingly therapeutic and may reduce the emotional burden associated with such thoughts over time.
The Writing Process
Structured writing can facilitate clarity and help in processing fragmented thoughts. By creating a narrative around these intrusive thoughts, individuals can challenge their power. Research supports that the act of putting emotions into words can decrease the frequency of these thoughts and lessen their emotional toll.