I Think, Therefore I Am...I Think...Can You Control Your Thoughts? W/Bonus Analysis Paralysis

The Virtual Couch

Tony Overbay LMFT

Education, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

5 • 643 Ratings

🗓️ 11 November 2020

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Have you ever heard that you can somewhat easily choose to be happy by simply switching all your thoughts from unhappy, to happy? Sure, that sounds fantastic, but unfortunately, it's not that simple, and there's plenty of data that shows that for some, it can make matters worse! Within the day, or the hour, or even the minute, chances are your thoughts have been all over the map. Happy, sad, angry, funny, scary, manipulative, inappropriate, these are just a few of the many thoughts that somewhat magically appear in the theater of the brain. For some reason, we let our thoughts often dictate our moods, as well as our actions, when in reality all they are are thoughts...just images, and words, that can bring a slew of emotions along with them. Plus Tony discusses "analysis paralysis" from the article "Analysis Paralysis: When Thinking Too Much Blocks You" by Jennifer Delgado https://psychology-spot.com/analysis-paralysis/-This episode of The Virtual Couch is sponsored by http://betterhelp.com/virtualcouch (http://betterhelp.com/virtualcouch) With the continuing “sheltering” rules that are spreading across the country PLEASE do not think that you can’t continue or begin therapy now. http://betterhelp.com/virtualcouch (http://betterhelp.com/virtualcouch) can put you quickly in touch with licensed mental health professionals who can meet through text, email, or videoconference often as soon as 24-48 hours. And if you use the link http://betterhelp.com/virtualcouch (http://betterhelp.com/virtualcouch) you will receive 10% off your first month of services. Please make your own mental health a priority, http://betterhelp.com/virtualcouch (http://betterhelp.com/virtualcouch)offers affordable counseling, and they even have sliding scale options if your budget is tight.-Tony also mentioned his appearances this week on two podcasts, The Betrayed, The Addicted and The Expert with hosts Ashlyn and Coby, and Virtual Couch former guest Brannon Patrick where we discuss narcissism in detail and the challenges people face in relationships with narcissistic individuals https://www.betrayedaddictedexpert.com/podcast/episode/25d19bf1/is-narcissism-nature-or-nurture (https://www.betrayedaddictedexpert.com/podcast/episode/25d19bf1/is-narcissism-nature-or-nurture) and The Millennial Member Podcast hosted by Emily Ensign where we discuss the topic of pornography, what helps with recovery, and what doesn’t https://www.buzzsprout.com/1072564/6209683-tony-overbay-pornography-and-recovery-Tony mentioned a product that he used to take out all of the "uh's" and "um's" that, in his words, "must be created by wizards and magic!" because it's that good! To learn more about Descript click here https://descript.com?lmref=v95myQ-Please subscribe to The Virtual Couch YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheVirtualCouchPodcast/ (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheVirtualCouchPodcast/) and sign up at http://tonyoverbay.com (http://tonyoverbay.com) to learn more about Tony’s upcoming “Magnetic Marriage” program!-Tony's FREE parenting course, “Tips For Parenting Positively Even In the Not So Positive Times” is available NOW. Just go to https://www.tonyoverbay.com/courses-2/ (https://www.tonyoverbay.com/courses-2/)and sign up today. This course will help you understand why it can be so difficult to communicate with and understand your children. You’ll learn how to keep your buttons hidden,

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0:00.0	Coming up on today's episode of the virtual couch, we're going to be talking about thoughts, positive, negative.
0:06.1	We all have them. Can we control them? Does it help to try to control them? And what about all those posts you see on social media from people who say that they can control their thoughts? So why can't you?
0:15.8	So what are you thinking right now? Finally, somebody that knows my struggle or this guy just needs to think happier thoughts.
0:21.7	We're going to cover all of that coming up on this episode of the virtual couch.
0:46.0	Come on. Come on in and take a seat on the virtual couch.
0:48.5	Hey, everybody.
0:51.3	Welcome to episode 232 of the virtual couch.
0:52.8	I am your host, Tony Overbay.
0:58.0	I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. Certified Mindful Habit Coach, writer, speaker, husband, father of four, ultramarathon runner, and creator of the Path Back 2.0, a online pornography recovery program that is
1:03.9	helping people reclaim their lives from the harmful effects of pornography. If you are
1:07.5	anybody that you know is struggling to put pornography behind them once and for all,
1:11.0	and trust me, it can be done in a strength-based, hold the shame, become the person you've always
1:15.4	wanted to be kind of way, then head over to Pathback Recovery.
1:19.3	It's actually Recovery.com.
1:20.4	PathbackRecovery.com.
1:22.3	There you can download a copy of the book, five myths people fall for when trying to overcome
1:26.3	pornography.
1:27.4	And the
1:27.8	Pathback 2.0, it's big. It's now complete with a forum where people can share success stories,
1:32.8	the latest research and data, and find accountability partners as well as participate in a weekly
1:38.2	group call hosted by yours truly, which has been so much fun, the community that we're building
1:43.4	there, where I answer any and
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