Cognitive Distortions
Nothing ever goes the way I want it to.
Overgeneralizing
I will never find a place to live.
It is going to be hard to find a place to live. I need to ask for help. I probably won't find the perfect place at first.
My mom is disappointed in me because I lied.
I'm the worst and can't do anything right.
All or nothing thinking
No one loves me.
It feels like no one loves me. I'm lonely right now.
I am so angry!
Can be rational. Could use check the facts around the situation to understand where the anger is coming from.
I'm so embarrassed, why did I do that?
Thought. What is the feeling behind this thought?
How many keys does Carolyn Costin hold?
8
It's all my mom's fault. If she had been more loving when I was a child...
Blaming
I can't do this anymore.
It's so hard right now.
I completed my meal plan 2 days this week. Now, I am recovered.
Not rational. What does the bigger picture of recovery look like?
I feel like this person doesn't like me.
Thought. What feeling is behind this thought?
How many RCs are at EDTNY?
5
Bonus point- what are all their names?
I should have never made that phone call.
Should statements
It won't ever change, why even bother?
It is frustrating how hard it is to get where I want to go.
I acted on a behavior and now my recovery is ruined.
Irrational. Do the next right thing.
What are other modalities of therapy used to support mood regulation and recovery?
DBT, ACT, CPT, etc
I am going to lose my job and then my housing and then I will be homeless.
Catastrophizing/ Jumping to conclusions
Everyone thinks I am stupid.
It feels like people are judging me.
Bonus: Maybe, I can check the facts on this.
What are three distress tolerance skills?
Changing temperature, progressive muscle relaxation, 5 senses exercise