The oft echoed sentiment "if you're feeling $EMOTION, just stop feeling $EMOTION" isn't insightful advice or good advice. It's a naive solution repeated by armc

The oft echoed sentiment "if you're feeling $EMOTION, just stop feeling $EMOTION" isn't insightful advice or good advice. It's a naive solution repeated by armchair psychologists and, frankly, does more harm than good. "Abused by your father? Find yourself lusting after children? Hey, just stop! It's that easy!"