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Now that you have read this information, you are ready to practice stopping unwanted thoughts.

Thought-stopping can be used with other cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. You can learn to notice negative thoughts and then counter them with positive, helpful thoughts. For more information, see:

Click here to view an Actionset. Anxiety: Using positive thinking.
Click here to view an Actionset. Depression: Using positive thinking.
Click here to view an Actionset. Weight Management: Using positive thinking.

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Author: Marianne Flagg Last Updated: August 27, 2008
Medical Review: Catherine D. Serio, PhD - Behavioral Health
Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry

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