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Opposite Action
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Last discussed Oct 26, 2026
A dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skill in which you deliberately act opposite to an emotion's urge, such as engaging with others instead of isolating, to change the emotional state.
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413 ‒ The neuroscience of emotion: challenging conventional theories of emotion and much more
Peter Attia · Oct 26, 2026
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Used for: Countering his tendency to isolate when upset by engaging with his family instead
Praised: Guarantees he feels better afterward
"Let's use the DBT example of opposite action. This is one of my favorite personal techniques, right? When I am really upset, I 100% isolate... No, Peter, get up off this chair and go and play baseball with your son or go and play soccer. And it gu..."
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