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Zach calls in to discuss intrusive thoughts and anxiety.

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Topics discussed:
0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - What are intrusive thoughts?
4:00 - Why do we have intrusive thoughts?
7:00 - What are intrusive thoughts like?
10:20 - Cognitive distortions
11:00 - How to deal with intrusive thoughts
16:40 - Passengers on the bus analogy [video link]
18:45 - Why do some struggle with this while others don’t?
22:30 - Tips to de-stress
33:10 - Coping versus safety behaviors

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