When you want to do something but don’t because it hurts
What is it called when you should to do something but don’t want to because it hurts but doing it would make you hurt less.
For example,
You don’t want to be positive because you’re unhappy but being positive may make you less unhappy.
Would this be considered a double edged sword?
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What is it called when you should to do something but don’t want to because it hurts but doing it would make you hurt less.
For example,
You don’t want to be positive because you’re unhappy but being positive may make you less unhappy.
Would this be considered a double edged sword?
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What is it called when you should to do something but don’t want to because it hurts but doing it would make you hurt less.
For example,
You don’t want to be positive because you’re unhappy but being positive may make you less unhappy.
Would this be considered a double edged sword?
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What is it called when you should to do something but don’t want to because it hurts but doing it would make you hurt less.
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You don’t want to be positive because you’re unhappy but being positive may make you less unhappy.
Would this be considered a double edged sword?
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Welcome to EL&U, Paul! This question is difficult to answer as an EL&U question because it is very broad. If you want to make this a question here, flesh out the question by showing a bit more research and giving a clear example sentence where your word or phrase would be used. Also, since this seems to be a psychology-related question, consider asking on the Psychology Stack Exchange. They will be able to explain not just terminology but the concepts and science behind it.
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Welcome to EL&U, Paul! This question is difficult to answer as an EL&U question because it is very broad. If you want to make this a question here, flesh out the question by showing a bit more research and giving a clear example sentence where your word or phrase would be used. Also, since this seems to be a psychology-related question, consider asking on the Psychology Stack Exchange. They will be able to explain not just terminology but the concepts and science behind it.
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Welcome to EL&U, Paul! This question is difficult to answer as an EL&U question because it is very broad. If you want to make this a question here, flesh out the question by showing a bit more research and giving a clear example sentence where your word or phrase would be used. Also, since this seems to be a psychology-related question, consider asking on the Psychology Stack Exchange. They will be able to explain not just terminology but the concepts and science behind it.
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Welcome to EL&U, Paul! This question is difficult to answer as an EL&U question because it is very broad. If you want to make this a question here, flesh out the question by showing a bit more research and giving a clear example sentence where your word or phrase would be used. Also, since this seems to be a psychology-related question, consider asking on the Psychology Stack Exchange. They will be able to explain not just terminology but the concepts and science behind it.
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If you're looking for an idiomatic expression, something along the lines of swallowing the bitter pill might fit the bill.
The thing with this expression is that it can also be said of accepting a reality that one does not want to accept, so it also carries the connotation of knowing that something is real and good, but not wanting to carry on with it.
An example in usage:
A: You know, you really should see a doctor more often, even if you're not sick. It helps you keep your health in order. It's also better to know everything is alright, than just guess at it.
B: You're right. I hate going to the doctor, but I guess I'll swallow this bitter pill, suck it up, and go. I haven't been in a while, after all.
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There's an adage that might fit:
No pain, no gain.
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If you're looking for an idiomatic expression, something along the lines of swallowing the bitter pill might fit the bill.
The thing with this expression is that it can also be said of accepting a reality that one does not want to accept, so it also carries the connotation of knowing that something is real and good, but not wanting to carry on with it.
An example in usage:
A: You know, you really should see a doctor more often, even if you're not sick. It helps you keep your health in order. It's also better to know everything is alright, than just guess at it.
B: You're right. I hate going to the doctor, but I guess I'll swallow this bitter pill, suck it up, and go. I haven't been in a while, after all.
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If you're looking for an idiomatic expression, something along the lines of swallowing the bitter pill might fit the bill.
The thing with this expression is that it can also be said of accepting a reality that one does not want to accept, so it also carries the connotation of knowing that something is real and good, but not wanting to carry on with it.
An example in usage:
A: You know, you really should see a doctor more often, even if you're not sick. It helps you keep your health in order. It's also better to know everything is alright, than just guess at it.
B: You're right. I hate going to the doctor, but I guess I'll swallow this bitter pill, suck it up, and go. I haven't been in a while, after all.
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If you're looking for an idiomatic expression, something along the lines of swallowing the bitter pill might fit the bill.
The thing with this expression is that it can also be said of accepting a reality that one does not want to accept, so it also carries the connotation of knowing that something is real and good, but not wanting to carry on with it.
An example in usage:
A: You know, you really should see a doctor more often, even if you're not sick. It helps you keep your health in order. It's also better to know everything is alright, than just guess at it.
B: You're right. I hate going to the doctor, but I guess I'll swallow this bitter pill, suck it up, and go. I haven't been in a while, after all.
answered 9 hours ago
psosunapsosuna
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If you're looking for an idiomatic expression, something along the lines of swallowing the bitter pill might fit the bill.
The thing with this expression is that it can also be said of accepting a reality that one does not want to accept, so it also carries the connotation of knowing that something is real and good, but not wanting to carry on with it.
An example in usage:
A: You know, you really should see a doctor more often, even if you're not sick. It helps you keep your health in order. It's also better to know everything is alright, than just guess at it.
B: You're right. I hate going to the doctor, but I guess I'll swallow this bitter pill, suck it up, and go. I haven't been in a while, after all.
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There's an adage that might fit:
No pain, no gain.
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There's an adage that might fit:
No pain, no gain.
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There's an adage that might fit:
No pain, no gain.
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There's an adage that might fit:
No pain, no gain.
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