Oct. 6, 2022
What is magical thinking
‘’If I do A, then B will happen’’.
‘’If I don’t feel it, it will go away’’.
‘Íf I tap my fingers 10 times, I’ll pass the exam’’.
These are magical thoughts which we possess and nourish in our day-to-day lives. But what is magical thinking in the first place and how does it impact ourselves? Actually, this type of behaviour affects us in many negative ways.
At its core, magical thinking occurs when we believe that some ideas, thoughts, or actions can influence the real world. This sort of superstitious behavior does not arise by accident—it is the result of negative experiences in childhood. As a result of trauma-based events, a child develops magical thinking and believes that he is able to change reality.
For example, a child might think that if he cleans his house, his mom will stop drinking, or that if he makes his bed, his parents will stop fighting. Another child may think that he has to be some kind of therapist for his mother and listen to her complaints about his dad, for example.
In that way, children try to control their lives and prevent undesirable events. Their magical thinking helps them to survive and explains negative incidents by adding meaning to specific details, creating illogical links between rituals and reality. With time, children realise that they control nothing, but childhood traumas influence them in adulthood.
Psychologically traumatized adults tend to disregard relationships and medical problems, avoid stressful events, and suppress their emotions. For instance, a woman can believe that her partner will spend more time with her if she were not so boring and needy. She can ignore abusive and harmful attitudes of her partner, and be tolerant of his drinking and substance abuse.
There are four main types of magical thinking:
‘’It does not exist’’
People think that if they ignore something, it will go away. It is a common way of coping for children who have experienced domestic violence or who have witnessed their parents' divorce. As adults, these people tend to deny existing problems, and ignore harmful attitudes from partners and relatives.
‘’If I do something, the situation will change’’
Adequate parents help their children to understand their emotions and get along with them. However, in troubled families, children don’t feel safe and avoid asking questions about anything because it’s too risky. They suppress their emotions and create rituals that often end up as obsessive compulsive disorders.
They may wash their hands 10 times, switch off all the lights in the house, etc. These rituals become superstitions and help children to ignore their psychological problems.
''Highly-intuitive’’
These people rely on intuition in an unhealthy way, can’t logically explain their actions, and make immature decisions. It is common for them to believe they can predict the future and to resort to spiritual practices and artifacts, such as Tarot cards or crystals. A woman might think that if a man called her back, then that means he wants to build a relationship with her. They choose a partner because they ''feel'' it's the right choice, even if he's rude.
‘’If only I had this’’
These people think that external events must happen in order to change their lives for the better. Examples include people thinking they need a rich partner in order to be happy, or people believing that they need to win the lottery to change their life.
‘’If only I had a great partner, a new car, or a new education''.
‘’Life would be perfect if I could move to the tropical islands''.
‘’A new house or a job would have changed my life''.
A person with such thoughts doesn't believe that he can transform his life by himself. He believes that only a "magic helper" can save him from his unhappy life.
How can we change these psychological patterns? At the very least, we have to recognize them in ourselves and realise that superstitions and rituals cannot change our lives. We should logically understand our beliefs and admit that most things around us happen for two reasons: by accident or by our efforts.
Also you can write down your beliefs and compare them with those described above. In addition, it might be useful to recall your childhood memories and analyse which events hurt you and how it might affect you now.
Certainly, all of us have magical thinking. When we were children, we couldn’t defend ourselves from a hostile environment and most of us were exposed to unpleasant events. Nevertheless, although we can’t change our past, we can change our present in order to live a happy and full life.
Actually, this type of behaviour affects us in many negativesuch thoughts are harmful/deleterious/unhealthy in many ways.
In that wayAs such, children try to control their lives and prevent undesirable events.
Their magical thinkinginking "magically" helps them to survive and explains negative incidents by adding meaning to specific details, creating illogical links/connections between ritualsfiction and reality.
He believes that only a "magic helperal tool (?)" can save him from his unhappy life.
How can we change these psychological patterns/ways of thinking?
At the very least, we have to recognize them in ourselves and realiseat they exist in our mind and come to the conclusion that superstitions and rituals cannot change our lives.
We should logically understand our beliefs using logic and admit that most things around us happen for two reasons: (either) by accident or by our efforts.
Also yYou can also write down your beliefs and compare them with those described above.
Certainly, all of us have magical thinking/possess the ability to think "magically".
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What is magical thinking
‘’If I do A, then B will happen.’’
‘’If I don’t feel it, it will go away.’’
‘Íf I tap my fingers 10 times, I’ll pass the exam.’’
These are magical thoughts which we possess and nourish in our day-to-day lives.
But what is magical thinking in the first place and how does it impacts ourselves?
Actually, this type of behaviour affects us in many negative ways.
At its core, magical thinking occurs when we believe that some ideas, thoughts, or actions can influence the real world.
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This sort of superstitious behavior does not arise by accident — it'—it is the result of negative experiences in childhood.
Typically you do not put any spaces before or after the em dash.
https://www.thesaurus.com/e/grammar/em-dash/
Also, in a written formal essay, you typically do not use contractions such as "it's".
For example, a child might think that if he cleans ahis house, his mom will stop drinking, or that if he makes his bed, his parents will stop fighting.
Another child may think that he hads to be some kind of therapist for his mother and listen to her complaints about his dad, for example.
Try not to switch from present tense to past tense in the same essay. You should be consistent and choose one or the other.
In that way, children try to control their lives and prevent undesirable events.
Their magical thinking helps them to survive and explains negative incidents by adding meaning to specific details, creating illogical links between rituals and reality.
With time, children realise that they control nothing, but childhood traumas influence them in adulthood.
For instance, a woman can believe that her partner wouldill spend more time with her if she weren' not so boring and needy.
She can ignore abusive and harmful attitudes of her partner, and be tolerant of his drinking and substance abuse.
You need an "and" before "be tolerant of". You are listing the woman's behaviors, which are: 1. ignoring ___, and 2. being tolerant of ____.
Another way of explaining what I'm trying to say:
"She can *ignore* (abusive and harmful attitudes of her partner), and *be tolerant of* his (drinking and substance abuse)."
** = the verb/action/woman's behavior
() = the object of the verb/action/woman's behavior
It’ is a common way of coping for children who have experienced domestic violence or who have witnessed their parents' divorce.
As adults, these people tend to deny existing problems, and ignore harmful attitudes from partners and relatives.
Again, you are listing the behaviors of "these people", so you need an "and" or an "or".
However, in troubled families, children don’t feel safe and avoid asking questions about anything, because it’s too risky.
''Highly-intuitive’’
Adjective: highly-intuitive
Noun: high-intuition
These people rely on intuition in an unhealthy way, can’t logically explain their actions, and make immature decisions.
It is common for them to believe they can predict the future and to resort to spiritual practices and artifacts, such as Tarot cards or crystals.
A woman might think that if a man called her back, then that means he wants to build a relationship with her.
These people considerthink that ouexternal events willmust happen in order to change their lives for the better: someon. Examples include people thinksing they need a rich partner in order to be happy, someone believes winning aor people believing that they need to win the lottery to changes their life.
‘’If only I had a great partner, a new car, or a new education".
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‘’Life would be perfect if I could move to the tropical islands."
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‘’A new house or a job would have changed my life."
A person with such thoughts doesn't believe that he can transform his life by himself.
He believes that only a "magic helper" can save him from his unhappy life.
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How can we change these psychological patterns?
At the very least, we have to recognize them in ourselves and realise that superstitions and rituals cannot change our lives.
We should logically understand our beliefs and admit that most things around us happen for two reasons: by accident or by our efforts.
Also you can write down your beliefs and compare them with those described above.
Certainly, all of us have magical thinking.
In addition, it might be useful to recall your childhood memories and analyse which events hurt you and how it might affect you in today’s lifenow.
When we were children, we couldn’t defend ourselves from a hostile environment, and most of us were exposed to unpleasant events.
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Oct. 6, 2022
At its core, magical thinking occurs when we believe that some ideas, thoughts, or actions can influence the real world.
thank you so much, very useful
Oct. 6, 2022
This sort of superstitious behavior does not arise by accident — it'—it is the result of negative experiences in childhood.
thank you!
Oct. 6, 2022
Another child may think that he hads to be some kind of therapist for his mother and listen to her complaints about his dad, for example.
thank you, I'll remember
Oct. 6, 2022
She can ignore abusive and harmful attitudes of her partner, and be tolerant of his drinking and substance abuse.
it's two different clauses, I understand :)
Oct. 6, 2022
As adults, these people tend to deny existing problems, and ignore harmful attitudes from partners and relatives.
yeah, thank you
Oct. 6, 2022
However, in troubled families, children don’t feel safe and avoid asking questions about anything, because it’s too risky.
why no comma?
Oct. 6, 2022
A woman might think that if a man called her back, then that means he wants to build a relationship with her.
''then''is necessary?
Oct. 6, 2022
why no comma?
Usually you just don't use a comma before the word "because".
Here's a link explaining it (but it's a bit lengthy): https://www.grammarly.com/blog/comma-before-because/#:~:text=Because%20is%20a%20subordinating%20conjunction,a%20comma%20would%20cause%20ambiguity.
Oct. 6, 2022
''then''is necessary?
Apparently, "then" is technically not necessary (REFERENCE: https://english.stackexchange.com/a/307523/454943)
However, I personally think your sentence just sounds more natural with "then".
Oct. 6, 2022
Thank you :)
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‘’If I do A, then B will happen.’’ This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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‘’If I don’t feel it, it will go away.’’ This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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‘Íf I tap my fingers 10 times, I’ll pass the exam.’’ This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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These are magical thoughts which we possess and nourish in our day-to-day lives. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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But what is magical thinking in the first place and how it impacts ourselves? But what is magical thinking in the first place and how does it impact |
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Actually, this type of behaviour affects us in many negative ways. This sentence has been marked as perfect! Actually, |
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At its core, magical thinking occurs when we believe that some ideas, thoughts or actions can influence the real world. At its core, magical thinking occurs when we believe that some ideas, thoughts, or actions can influence the real world. oxford comma https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_comma |
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This sort of superstitious behavior does not arise by accident — it's the result of negative experiences in childhood. This sort of superstitious behavior does not arise by accident Typically you do not put any spaces before or after the em dash. https://www.thesaurus.com/e/grammar/em-dash/ Also, in a written formal essay, you typically do not use contractions such as "it's". |
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As a result of trauma-based events, a child develops magical thinking and believes that he is able to change reality. |
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For example, a child might think that if he cleans a house, his mom will stop drinking, or if he makes his bed, his parents will stop fighting. For example, a child might think that if he cleans |
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Another child may think that he had to be some kind of therapist for his mother and listen to her complains about his dad, for example. Another child may think that he ha Try not to switch from present tense to past tense in the same essay. You should be consistent and choose one or the other. |
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In that way, children try to control their lives and prevent undesirable events. This sentence has been marked as perfect!
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Their magical thinking helps them to survive and explains negative incidents by adding meaning to specific details, creating illogical links between rituals and reality. This sentence has been marked as perfect! Th |
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With time children realise that they control nothing, but childhood traumas influence them in adulthood. With time, children realise that they control nothing, but childhood traumas influence them in adulthood. |
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Psychologically traumatized adults tend to disregard relationships and medical problems, avoid stressful events, and suppress their emotions. |
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For instance, a woman can believe that her partner would spend more time with her if she weren't so boring and needy. For instance, a woman can believe that her partner w |
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She can ignore abusive and harmful attitudes of her partner, be tolerant of his drinking and substance abuse. She can ignore abusive and harmful attitudes of her partner, and be tolerant of his drinking and substance abuse. You need an "and" before "be tolerant of". You are listing the woman's behaviors, which are: 1. ignoring ___, and 2. being tolerant of ____. Another way of explaining what I'm trying to say: "She can *ignore* (abusive and harmful attitudes of her partner), and *be tolerant of* his (drinking and substance abuse)." ** = the verb/action/woman's behavior () = the object of the verb/action/woman's behavior |
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There are four main types of magical thinking: |
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‘’It does not exist’’ |
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People think that if they ignore something, it will go away. |
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It’s a common way of coping for children who have experienced domestic violence or witnessed parents' divorce. It |
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As adults, these people tend to deny existing problems, ignore harmful attitudes from partners and relatives. As adults, these people tend to deny existing problems, and ignore harmful attitudes from partners and relatives. Again, you are listing the behaviors of "these people", so you need an "and" or an "or". |
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‘’If I do something, the situation will change’’ |
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Adequate parents help their children to understand their emotions and get along with them. |
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However, in troubled families children don’t feel safe and avoid asking questions about anything, because it’s too risky. However, in troubled families, children don’t feel safe and avoid asking questions about anything |
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They suppress their emotions and create rituals that often end up as obsessive compulsive disorders. |
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These rituals become superstitions and help children to ignore their psychological problems. |
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''High-intuitive’’ ''Highly-intuitive’’ Adjective: highly-intuitive Noun: high-intuition |
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These people rely on intuition in an unhealthy way, can’t logically explain their actions and make immature decisions. These people rely on intuition in an unhealthy way, can’t logically explain their actions, and make immature decisions. |
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It is common for them to believe they can predict the future and to resort to spiritual practices and artifacts, such as Taro cards or crystals. It is common for them to believe they can predict the future and to resort to spiritual practices and artifacts, such as Tarot cards or crystals. |
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A woman might think that if a man called her back, that means he wants to build a relationship with her. A woman might think that if a man called her back, then that means he wants to build a relationship with her. |
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They choose a partner because they ''feel'' it's the right choice, even if he's rude. |
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‘’If only I had this’’ |
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These people consider that outer events will change their lives for the better: someone thinks they need a rich partner in order to be happy, someone believes winning a lottery changes their life. These people |
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‘’If only I had a great partner, a new car, a new education. ‘’If only I had a great partner, a new car, or a new education". |
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‘’Life would be perfect if I could move to the tropical islands. ‘’Life would be perfect if I could move to the tropical islands." |
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‘’A new house or a job would have changed my life. ‘’A new house or a job would have changed my life." |
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A person with such thoughts doesn't believe that he can transform his life by himself. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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He believes that only a "magic helper" can save him from his unhappy life. This sentence has been marked as perfect! He believes that only a "magic |
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How can we change these psychological patterns? This sentence has been marked as perfect! How can we change these psychological patterns/ways of thinking? |
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At the very least, we have to recognize them in ourselves and realise that superstitions and rituals cannot change our lives. This sentence has been marked as perfect! At the very least, we have to recognize th |
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We should logically understand our beliefs and admit that most things around us happen for two reasons: by accident or by our efforts. This sentence has been marked as perfect! We should |
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Also you can write down your beliefs and compare them with those described above. This sentence has been marked as perfect!
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In addition, it might be useful to recall your childhood memories and analyse which events hurt you and how it might affect you in today’s life. In addition, it might be useful to recall your childhood memories and analyse which events hurt you and how it might affect you |
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Certainly, all of us have magical thinking. This sentence has been marked as perfect! Certainly, all of us have magical thinking/possess the ability to think "magically". |
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When we were children we couldn’t defend ourselves from a hostile environment and most of us were exposed to unpleasant events. When we were children, we couldn’t defend ourselves from a hostile environment, and most of us were exposed to unpleasant events. |
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Nevertheless, although we can’t change our past, we can change our present in order to live a happy and full life. |
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What is magical thinking This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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‘’If I do A, then B will happen’’. |
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‘’If I don’t feel it, it will go away’’. |
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‘Íf I tap my fingers 10 times, I’ll pass the exam’’. |
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But what is magical thinking in the first place and how does it impact ourselves? |
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At its core, magical thinking occurs when we believe that some ideas, thoughts, or actions can influence the real world. |
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This sort of superstitious behavior does not arise by accident—it is the result of negative experiences in childhood. |
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For example, a child might think that if he cleans his house, his mom will stop drinking, or that if he makes his bed, his parents will stop fighting. |
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Another child may think that he has to be some kind of therapist for his mother and listen to her complaints about his dad, for example. |
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With time, children realise that they control nothing, but childhood traumas influence them in adulthood. |
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For instance, a woman can believe that her partner will spend more time with her if she were not so boring and needy. |
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She can ignore abusive and harmful attitudes of her partner, and be tolerant of his drinking and substance abuse. |
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It is a common way of coping for children who have experienced domestic violence or who have witnessed their parents' divorce. |
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As adults, these people tend to deny existing problems, and ignore harmful attitudes from partners and relatives. |
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However, in troubled families, children don’t feel safe and avoid asking questions about anything because it’s too risky. |
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''Highly-intuitive’’ |
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These people rely on intuition in an unhealthy way, can’t logically explain their actions, and make immature decisions. |
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It is common for them to believe they can predict the future and to resort to spiritual practices and artifacts, such as Tarot cards or crystals. |
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A woman might think that if a man called her back, then that means he wants to build a relationship with her. |
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These people think that external events must happen in order to change their lives for the better. |
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Examples include people thinking they need a rich partner in order to be happy, or people believing that they need to win the lottery to change their life. |
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‘’If only I had a great partner, a new car, or a new education''. |
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‘’Life would be perfect if I could move to the tropical islands''. |
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‘’A new house or a job would have changed my life''. |
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In addition, it might be useful to recall your childhood memories and analyse which events hurt you and how it might affect you now. |
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When we were children, we couldn’t defend ourselves from a hostile environment and most of us were exposed to unpleasant events. |
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