Sometimes we try to deal with stress by ignoring it or pushing it out of our minds. Which of the following does your text mention as a drawback of such a strategy
A)It is not really possible to push negative thoughts out of our minds.
B)It takes mental energy to suppress negative thoughts.
C)Suppressing negative thoughts stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.
D)Both A and B are mentioned.

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Suppressing negative thoughts not only is often ineffective (as it's hard to push negative thoughts out of our minds completely), but it also consumes mental energy, making it a counterproductive strategy for dealing with stress.

Sometimes We Try to Deal with Stress by Ignoring It