Is there much merrit in this way of thinking? I don't know.
I don't think there are many better options. Therapy can be a catalyst. Ignoring your own mind seems perilous.
I read the story you made a few posts prior to this one, and one striking thing about it is that it is devoid of emotional language.
which story? the one about hiking in america? that was just the plot to a bad horror movie in response to notimportant being a nosey narc