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Cognitive Distortions and What to Do About Them

Cognitive Distortions and What to Do About Them

Certain patterns of thinking make you more likely to experience anxiety, depression, anger, and other problems. These patterns are called cognitive distortions, and you can learn to counter them.

Cognitive distortions are a type of thinking we are all vulnerable to. The term refers to thinking that is negatively biased in some way. The thoughts can be about ourselves, others, or the world around us. They often happen automatically — like a reflex.

Everyone experiences cognitive distortions to some degree, but when they happen a lot they can cause anxiety, low mood, and distress. 

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What To Do Once You Notice Cognitive Distortions

What To Do Once You Notice Cognitive Distortions

  • Keep in mind that the way that you think about situations depends largely on your mood. 
  • Remember that your feelings are not facts! Your feelings mirror the way you think, and if your thinking isn’t accurate, your feelings will not entirely reflect the truth. 
  • Identify though...

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Types Of Cognitive Distortions

Here are the most common types of cognitive distortions (Burns, 1999):

  1. All-or-Nothing Thinking - The tendency to evaluate oneself, others,...

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