Anxious thoughts are not the whole of me. If you are bothered by unpleasant thoughts that barge into your life uninvited, this article is for you. Here we discuss the method of metaposition in relation to the thought processes in the head. Are you familiar with the state when you equate unpleasant thoughts with your self? From early childhood we think personally for ourselves. We seem to appropriate thoughts to ourselves, equate them with ourselves. “I am thought, and thought is I.” But what is thought? It is a product of our brain. Sometimes we don’t control our thoughts, we don’t turn them on consciously. The brain produces them without asking. But for some reason we perceive thoughts as if they say something bad about our personality. Many people also have the feeling that they are capable of embodying their terrible thoughts in life in a state of passion. For example, a person is frightened by the thought that he will suddenly harm his child or offend his boss. Extremely lewd or manic thoughts may also occur. And so we sit and discuss with clients how to approach this so as not to worry too much. How to deal with terrible thoughts? There are many processes in the body that we do not consciously control. These are heartbeat, breathing, digestion, etc. We are not used to equating these processes with personality. We say “oh, my stomach is growling” or “my heart is pounding.” But in relation to anxious thoughts, we tell ourselves “I think...”, “what if I...”, etc. Equating thoughts with personality leads to suffering and anxiety. What can you do to regain your peace of mind? Imagine that you are sitting at a table in a crowded cafe. The people walking back and forth are your thoughts. These visitors, just like your thoughts, can be pleasant, unpleasant or even disgusting. Some quickly pass by, others linger nearby. And some may even sit down at your table without asking. And the most important thing here is not to order them a treat, not to invite them to the table. In other words, don't enter into relationships with unpleasant thoughts. There is no need to criticize them, kick them out, or enter into a discussion. Remember: thoughts are passers-by who were not invited, who both came and will go back into oblivion. Every time you are consumed by disturbing thoughts and feelings, tell yourself that these are only derivatives of the brain. The thoughts in your head, like the rumbling in your stomach, are not your fault. Just sit down at an imaginary table in a cafe and starve uninvited guests. Deprive them of attention and they will soon leave.