Cognitive Distortions
Rephrase the thought
Rational or Irrational?
Thought or Feeling?
Mystery
100

Nothing ever goes the way I want it to.

Overgeneralizing

100

I will never complete my work.

It is going to be hard to complete all of this, but if I start with one thing at a time, I could do it!

100

This sucks.

Rational

100
Lonely
Feeling. What is a thought you have when you feel lonely?
100
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
200

I'm a loser and can't do anything right.

All or Nothing Thinking
200
No one loves me.
It feels like no one loves me. I'm lonely right now.
200

I am so mad!

Rational.

200
I'm so sad; how could this happen?
Thought. What is the feeling?
200

What's your go-to form of self-care?

That's cool!

300

It's all           's fault. If they had been more        , than this wouldn't be happening...

Blaming

300
I can't do this anymore.
It's so hard right now.
300

Katie didn't say hi to me this morning, she doesn't like me.

Irrational
300
I'm going to punch someone in the face.
Thought. What feeling is behind this thought?
300
What is your favorite kind of pet?
So cute!
400

She's never going to be my friend. She hates me. 

Mind Reading
400
It won't ever change, why even bother?
It is frustrating how hard it is to get where I want to go.
400

It feels like I have nothing positive happening.

Rational

400
Frustrated
Feeling. What would a thought be that goes with this feeling?
400
Would you rather be sticky for the rest of your life or itchy for the rest of your life?
Gross.
500

I am going to loose my job and then my housing and I will be homeless.

Catastrophizing

500
Everyone thinks I am stupid.
It feels like people are judging me.
500

My friend is for sure going to stop being my friend because we had a fight.

Irrational

500
I am worthless.
Thought. What is the feeling behind this thought?
500
Demonstrate your favorite dance move.
You are a rock star!
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