Distorted Thoughts
Assuming the worst possible outcome.
Catastrophizing
Comparing yourself to others who are popular or successful.
Negative Comparison
Refusing to take credit when you deserve it.
Discounting the Positive
The belief that mistakes are unacceptable.
Social Perfectionism
Putting a negative name on yourself.
Labeling
Prevents the thing that they are afraid will happen from happening.
Avoidance Behavior
Thinking everybody is watching you and/or how you feel inside shows on the outside.
Spotlighting
Thoughts that are quick, reflexive interpretations of events or situations that pop into your mind without you consciously thinking about them.
Automatic Thoughts
Guessing what others are thinking or will think.
Mind reading
Specific stimuli or events that evoke strong emotional reactions in individuals, often related to past traumatic experiences or mental health conditions.
Triggered Feelings