> put on a path to question You’re not really talking about the effects of a thought: you’re talking about changes in behavior (questioning, taking medication,

> put on a path to question You’re not really talking about the effects of a thought: you’re talking about changes in behavior (questioning, taking medication, etc.). Suppose I asked you, “are you really sure your spouse isn’t cheating on you?” You may find this idea unsettling because the honest answer is no: nobody can be sure of this. Some people would shrug it off and say “I can’t be sure, but I don’t think so.” And they would move on and forget about it. Other people will drive themselves crazy trying to get to the answer, even to the point of damaging the relationship with the spouse. The difference between the two is not the idea (spouse could be cheating) but the reaction to the idea. This is actually what psychotherapy is for, to teach you how to react to thoughts and feelings in ways that aren’t destructive.