<p>We are told one should not suppress negative thoughts. But a 2023 research by Cambridge says that it is beneficial to suppress negative thoughts (<a href="https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/suppressing-negative-thoughts-good-for-mental-health" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/suppressing-negative-thoughts-good-for-mental-health</a>). Why the discrepancies? Should we suppress negative thoughts or not?</p>

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“Why the discrepancies?” Because it was a poorly designed study. “Should we suppress negative thoughts?” No.
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Should we suppress negative thought or not?
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# Should we suppress negative thought or not?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2024-06-19)

We are told one should not suppress negative thoughts. But a 2023 research by Cambridge says that it is beneficial to suppress negative thoughts (<https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/suppressing-negative-thoughts-good-for-mental-health>). Why the discrepancies? Should we suppress negative thoughts or not?

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> **username_1**: Related: [Does suppressing a desire make it more powerful?](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/q/15345/7001)  
> **username_2**: “Why the discrepancies?” Because it was a poorly designed study. “Should we suppress negative thoughts?” No.  

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