Sometimes it's OK to "give up"... (pause)

We can get into a negative feedback loop (block - emotional reaction - deeper block --- more reaction --- even deeper block...) when our cerebral cortex is essentially "paralyzed" and unable to exert any kind of control we might have learned in therapy. When that happens (and for some of us that's unfortunately not infrequent), it is good to STOP, reset, consciously pause, and regain our bearings and ability to exert some control. In time, the process of "stopping" and "resetting" can become fast enough to be unnoticed. The issue of helpful pausing is covered in my audio course.