Anyone else laugh at the phrase "give yourself a pat on the back"?

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[–]Bigs 3 insightful - 3 fun3 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 3 fun -  (8 children)

Speaking as a phobia therapist, self-touch can actually be incredibly powerful.

Try thinking of whatever is upsetting you and stroking your own arms, from the shoulder down to the elbow. Keep it up for a full minute.

You'll find the power of the thing to upset you has waned like the covid vaccines.

[–]IndianaJones[S] 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (3 children)

Holy shit this technique is so powerful! Thank you for teaching me the ancient ways, Bigs.

[–]Bigs 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

You're welcome.

Wanna go further? Do the same as above, plus move your eyes from side to side, all the way, without moving your head. Combined with the arm stroking it helps demolish the neural connections that make the phobia, fear, grief or whatever so strong.

When stroking make sure to use or include the palms of your hands, not just your fingers. If or when your eyes are tired or uncomfortable just close them and continue stroking. A full minute minimum, but you can go for 20 minutes or until you're bored shitless.

Literally; if you're bored it's probably already worked :)

Wanna book me for more, alancarronline.com

[–]IndianaJones[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

A therapy service from a saidit guy? Hey, thanks. I'll be sure to look you up when the time comes, man.

Thank you.

[–]Bigs 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Sama sama :)

(Malay for 'you're welcome')

[–]HongPongHooey 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

Covid is a criminal scam.

[–]Airbus320 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (2 children)

Toilet was invented by jews

[–]HongPongHooey 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Somebody better tell "ye". about this toilet thing.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Thats why I always poop outside