"Cognitive behaviour therapy is for hackers"
http://cbtsanfrancisco.com/cbt-is-for-hackers/
I have had some success with the thought correction method outlined in this article. I haven't had any success with behaviour modification or fear confrontation. They seem to be much harder than eliminating bad thoughts. There are habits I've tried to teach myself for weeks or months that simply never get a foothold, and I just get tired of trying. I've been told it takes 6-12 months to establish a habit. That's too long!