What would be considered taking action with Dragon Reborn? Going to therapy?
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Journaling and introspection
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Another thing also is listen to the sub, i explain it in my journalā¦ But to summarize it brought to surface alot of things holding me back + things i need to do to level up as a man. For example it gave me weird feelings about 2 toxic guys i was hanging with slowing me down so taking action for me was blocking their numbers. I actually ignored dragon first and hung with one of them and got bad reconā¦ Second for me at least was eating clean and hitting the gym, so of course for that taking action is just doing those things everyday regimented
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Yes.
Real therapy. The kind where youāre actively processing experiences.
Also, Iām finding that having difficult interactions, conversations, with people (or situations) who have challenged you or who have activated your dysfunctional (or even functional) coping mechanisms is an appropriate (though not very fun) action.
Frankly, now that I think of it, I think itās kind of difficult to not take relevant action with Dragon Reborn. Weāre constantly getting triggered by people, situations, and our own minds. And they deal with exactly the same areas that Dragon Reborn works to strengthen, heal, and improve.
So, itās kind of one of those programs, where the relevant action is: go out and live your life as best you can.
But apart from that, Iād say anything that requires you to āprocessā things is going to be compatible.
Discussing your fears
Reviewing your doubts and insecurities
Dealing with someone with whom youāve had fights and disagreements in the past
Either remembering or revisiting situations that you have found difficult, overwhelming, or traumatizing
Doing something creative or expressive (playing music or writing a song)
Doing anything that āgives you the feelsā
Making a plan or thinking about how hard it is to make a damn plan
All of these things (and many more) relate to the integration of your inner world, and theyāre all going to kind of engage the power of Dragon Reborn.
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I would recommend 20 minutes of silent meditation everyday too. Will hslp with clarity of mind and reconcilliation.
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Iām listening to DR St2 as I write. Iām facing a challenge that Iāve not moved past ever, and Iām moving into it.
Specifically, itās being honest with myself, and a few others when helpful. Me wearing old protective masks is whatās really strangled my growth, and Iām walking into it. Thatās my challenge to face today, meaning Iām taking action in each moment.
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And thatās how I allow DR to help me. I began in counseling in my late teens, and I regularly looked for help via counselors for over a decade. What I didnāt see until later was I was looking to stay in that loop myself. I had been in 12 step rooms just as long, and after many years I saw myself still rehashing and blaming others for my problemsāthe very problems I was ācomfortableā with.
DR changes me from the inside, and I realize Iām responsible for my growth. Itās quite empowering when looking back at my years of rehashing my history. DR encourages me to make changes. And I am now.
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I recommend against therapy unless you can find a REALLY results driven therapist.
They are incentivized so you donāt really get better, rather itās kind of just a circle jerk to talk about your feelings but never address the root issues. Which hopefully Dragon Reborn should do for you.
Journal. Reflection. Meditation. Fasting. Run Healing Subs.
Your subconscious mind is the one that is in control of trauma, you need to address the root cause.
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Actually, these days many therapists are āincentivizedā to apply cognitive-behavioral conceptualizations and techniques so that the client can experience some degree of therapeutic movement before the short-term insurance coverage runs out. Typically that may be 3-8 sessions. And the emphasis will be on some measurable (often behavioral and at times superficial) result, rather than on deeper insight or self-awareness.
When getting any service, whether it be therapy, swimming pool cleaning, or a hair cut, do your best to clarify the terms, the methods, and the expected outcomes in order to avoid being surprised or disappointed. Ask focused questions before you commit to payment.
10 people looking for therapists may want 10 different things. Youāll need to clarify what you want and ensure that this is what is being offered by that particular therapist. If itās not, look for another therapist. Or, listen to the therapistās description of what will happen and then adjust your expectations accordingly.
If what you want is āresults-drivennessā then follow @Monarch 's suggestion. If what you want is something else (for example, ethically facilitated self-exploration), then seek that. Either way, try to get clear on 1) whatās possible and achievable, and 2) how that fits with what youāre looking for.
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