The 3 poisons or the three unwholesome roots in Buddhism, are called the three root Kleshas in Sanskrit.They are craving or desire for pleasant things, aversion or anger at unpleasant things and ignorance or non-interacting. All our thoughts fall into these 3 categories. They are considered to be afflictions or character flaws innate in all beings that cause us suffering. The more we get caught up in the story line of these 3 poisons the more we suffer. As we spiral down into the poisons, we keep speaking to ourselves and our world gets smaller, tighter and restricted. We jump from one poison to another endlessly. People and things trigger our cravings. And when we are caught in the web of our suffering, the world does not present options or a way out.
Train yourself to gently let go of the story and gradually look at what is really underneath it. Get curious about it. Curiosity brings comfort in the face of uncertainty. Curiosity is neutral. Try to make friends with yourself and others without judgement and you will find a place where it is softer, wider and there is more freedom.