Sentences with phrase «avoid feeling painful»

Not exact matches

It is painful to recognize that the very achievements that make us feel good about ministry can be danger signs: that people begin to call this Dan's church,» that I am getting careless about repetition in sermons that I'm reluctant to challenge the folks who are my friends, that I tend to socialize with the people I'm comfortable with and avoid the «difficult» ones, that I can control in advance a committee's deliberations.

That being said, individuals with a history of bowel discomfort (e.g. IBS) should probably avoid xanthan gum simply because it's going to give you that uncomfortable, bloat - y, painful feeling... but according to the current scientific literature, there is no evidence of chronic harm or cancer risk or anything like that.

The analyst helps the unhappy patient notice destructive patterns in his own life, especially where he avoids painful memories or feelings.

Some fill their homes with items they have compulsively bought to avoid painful feelings.

This means you'll review your thoughts, emotions and belief systems, be able to make sense of recurring patterns, discover ways you avoid painful feelings and learn how early - life memories have built up defence mechanisms (such as denial, repression and projections) over the years, as a way to help you «get through» things.

Ironically, the addict gains little satisfaction from the sexual behavior because the desired result is to numb out painful feelings and avoid feeling bored.

Other things to avoid are questions that may be too personal or painful for the adoptive parents to feel comfortable answering, such as questions about infertility.

The initial attempt to avoid painful disconnection and criticism from each other often ends up hollowing out the relationship satisfaction and making both partners feel starved for affection and connection.

This kind of experience by the husband of getting «punished» for sharing his inner thoughts and feelings is painful, and pain tells us to avoid that which causes the pain.

Another common coping style is to move away from the other person, trying to avoid painful conflict and not feel your unmet need for connection.

Provided practical examples and spoke about the risks of misusing, otherwise, valid spiritual principles to avoid painful feelings.

Some people decide to divorce to achieve a certain goal while others do it to avoid painful feelings or to get back at their spouse for something.

ACT recognizes that your efforts (conscious or not) to avoid painful feelings - fear, sadness, anxiety, disgust - create suffering and put distance between where YOU ARE and where YOU would like to BE.