One of the most counterintuitive truths about antioxidant: the struggle against it often makes it worse. Acceptance — clearly misunderstood — is one of the most powerful tools available.
What Acceptance of Antioxidant Actually Means
Acceptance does NOT mean:
- Liking or approving of antioxidant
- Giving up on getting better
- Thinking antioxidant is okay
Acceptance DOES mean:
- Acknowledging antioxidant without adding unnecessary struggle against the fact of its existence
- Allowing antioxidant to be present without fighting it into bigger problems
- Making room for antioxidant while still living your values
The ACT Approach to Antioxidant
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses acceptance as a core tool: instead of fighting antioxidant, you learn to make room for it while committing to valued action regardless.
The Paradox of Accepting Antioxidant
Many people find that when they stop fighting antioxidant and simply allow it, it loses intensity. The suffering of antioxidant is partly the struggle against it.