Distress Tolerance Quotes

The only antidote to mental suffering is physical pain.

We can stand only a certain amount of unhappiness; anything beyond that annihilates us or passes us by, leaving us apathethetic.

If the soul be happily disposed, every thing becomes capable of affording entertainment, and distress will almost want a name.

And, as long as you can make yourself go on choosing the pain over the relief, you can keep going.

I guess when I'm frightened or in pain or maybe very bored I've tried to hold myself together by imposing a narrative order on the experience as it happens.

Don't make it worse by thinking it's more painful than it actually is.

A big part of pain is the subjective reaction of trying to revolt against pain. If it's there, it's better to deal with it. Most of it is "I cannot stand it," and that component is enhancing pain so much.

To regard states of distress in general as an objection, as something which must be abolished is the greatest nonsense on earth; having the most disastrous consequences, fatally stupid- almost as stupid as a wish to abolish bad weather - out of pity for the poor.

The world is quickly bored by the recital of misfortune, and willing avoids the sight of distress.

Mindfulness can play a big role in transforming our experience with pain & other difficulties; it allows us to recognize the authenticity of the distress & yet not be overwhelmed by it.

I'm no longer curious about things that will upset me.

The only thing I can't stand is discomfort.