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Distress
Tolerance Unpleasant emotions are like bees
If you resist them (swat at them) or
try to run away, you will likely make
it worse and get stung.
If you observe them with curiosity to
understand why they are there and let
them leave when they are ready, it is
much less painful.

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Distress Tolerance

  • 1. Distress Tolerance Unpleasant emotions are like bees If you resist them (swat at them) or try to run away, you will likely make it worse and get stung. If you observe them with curiosity to understand why they are there and let them leave when they are ready, it is much less painful.