We think and act like we are victims of circumstances and there's nothing we can do to solve our problems.
What is the Helpless Trap?
Terrica's favorite color.
What is Blue?
... they passed a test.
What is happy, excited, proud, etc.
Exaggerate even our smallest troubles, turning them into major crises.
What is the Catastrophe Trap?
We have thoughts that are unfairly harsh and critical about ourselves. "It's my fault."
What is the Guilt Trap?
Overract to people or events by assuming they are totally one way or totally the other. Label things either-or, good-bad, black-white, and ignore the full range of possibilities in between.
What is the All or Nothing Trap?
Terrica's favorite coping skill.
What is listening to music? Taking a nap is also acceptable.
"There's no way I can change, so why bother."
What is the Catastrophe Trap?