Cognitive Distortions I
Minimizing the importance of events
Minimization
A feeling of great pleasure and happiness
Joy
Cooperative effort on the part of a group of persons acting together in the interests of a common cause
Teamwork
Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions
Proud
Thinking in absolutes such as “always,” “never,” or “every”
All-or-Nothing Thinking
The belief that things should be a certain way
Should Statements
Unable to think clearly; bewildered
Confused
The desire to learn or know about anything; inquisitiveness
Curiosity
Wanting to do or have something very much
Eager
Seeing only the worst possible outcomes of a situation
Catastrophizing
Making broad interpretations from a single or few events
Overgeneralization
Unease; causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; or a lack of relaxation
Uncomfortable
Truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness; showing uprightness and fairness; not being deceitful
Honesty
Very confused or adrift; a state of confusion, uncertainty, and a lack of direction or purpose in life
Lost
The assumption that emotions reflect the way things really are
Emotional Reasoning
The belief that you are responsible for events outside of your control
Personalization
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt
Disdain
Having self knowledge; mindful; alert; emotionally intelligent; discerning; perceptive
Self-awareness
Unable to relax because of nervousness, anxiety, or stimulation
Tense
Discounting or turning the positive aspects of a situation negative
Disqualifying the Positive
Making global statements about yourself or others based upon situation specific behavior
Labeling
Emotional suffering caused by someone being unkind to you or the feeling that you have been treated unfairly
Hurt
Favorable reception; approval; favor
Acceptance
Have a strong emotional effect on, to make helpless or unable to cope, a state of intense emotional distress
Overwhelmed
Interpreting the thoughts and beliefs of others without adequate evidence
Mind Reading