Cognitive Unhooking & Thought Detachment
Learn how to detach from thoughts that trap you in loops.
When Thoughts Pass Without Hooking
Thoughts pass through without attaching.
They appear, move, and leave without pulling attention behind them.
Nothing needs to be held. Nothing needs to be followed.
This moment names the difference between thought and capture—between presence and being carried away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some thoughts "stick" to me and make me feel stuck?
This is Thought Stickiness. It happens when the Threat system identifies a thought as a "high-consequence loop" that cannot be ignored. In this model, we aim for "thoughts passing without hooking." By reducing the "perceived threat" of the thought, you allow it to move through your awareness without it "capturing" your identity. This preserves your integration capacity by keeping your attention contiguous rather than fragmented.
How do I "unhook" from a sticky thought?
You focus on your Orientation. Acknowledge the thought as "data" rather than "identity." When you don't "fight" the thought, you don't give it "traction." In the Meaning Density Model™, a thought only sticks when we try to push it away (Avoidance Loop). By letting it "be" without "engaging," the loop naturally loses velocity and the thought eventually drifts out of the entry band on its own.