Every time Bella starts getting anxious about speaking in public, she starts thinking things like, "Oh no, I'm going to stutter and then everyone will laugh at me" and "I'll probably trip up and accidentally use a four-letter word while reading my notes." Her therapist has urged her to silently shout "ENOUGH!" to herself when these intrusive thoughts start agitating her. This cognitive technique is known as

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The described technique of shouting "ENOUGH!" to interrupt and stop intrusive thoughts is known as "thought stopping." Systematic desensitization is a type of exposure therapy, counterfactual thinking involves imagining alternate scenarios that didn't happen, and relaxation training involves techniques to reduce physical arousal and tension.

Every Time Bella Starts Getting Anxious About Speaking in Public