How to Stop Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

Published: May 12, 2022, 5:30 a.m.

In their book Rein in Your Brain: From Impulsivity to Thoughtful Living in Recovery, Cynthia Moreno Tuohy and Victoria Costello offer techniques for breaking the cycle of compulsive thoughts and behaviors. In this excerpt, the authors discuss "self-fulfilling prophecies"\u2014how the pain we experience in relationships can lead us to repeat old patterns\u2014and offer strategies for change.