Examples
Unhealthy Coping Skills
100

I slipped when I was walking in the hallway and saw kids laughing. They must have been laughing at me. 

What is Mind Reading

100
Skipping lunch because I was worried about where to sit. 

What is avoidance?

200

I should get 100 on my test.

What is Should Statements.

200

I don't want to read so I put it off till 10pm

What is procrastination?

300

I felt awkward on that phone call. I must be an awkward person. 

What is Emotional Reasoning or Overgeneralization.

300

I was stressed about my surgery so I yelled at my parents, threw things and slammed doors.

What is responding anger

400

I need to get all A's otherwise I am a failure. 

What is All or Nothing Thinking
400
I was nervous about meeting friends at a party so I had a lot to drink before going to calm my nerves. 

What is drug use.

500

I am not going to know where to sit at lunch and everyone will think I am weird.

Catastrophizing and Mind reading. 

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