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 thoughts that may be contributing to your feeling anxious, depressed, or angry.
- Evaluate your negative thoughts by reviewing the evidence for and against them.
- Practice, and be patient with yourself. Identifying and talking back to distorted thoughts is a skill that takes time to develop.
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