You might be making your anxious and intrusive thoughts worse; try the ‘Pink Elephant’ experiment to find out
If you’ve heard about the “pink elephant” experiment making its rounds on the internet, you’re not alone. It’s a simple yet revealing thought experiment that highlights a common experience for many: how hard it can be to control anxious or intrusive thoughts. It works with a single statement: “Don’t think of a pink elephant.” Now, […]