Types 1
This is when see a pattern based on one negative event. We come to a conclusion that future events will turn out the same way.
What is Overgeneralization?
This is when we anticipate that things will turn out badly and act as if they already turned out that way.
What is Fortune-Telling?
If I don't make an A this test then I will probably fail the class. That means I'll have to drop out of school and I'll have trouble finding a job.
What is Catastrophizing?
I feel overwhelmed, therefore it is impossible to solve my problems
What is Emotional Reasoning
I should have been nicer to my mom yesterday.
"I can apologize and do better next time." "I make mistakes sometimes and that's okay." "Nobody's perfect."
This is when we see things in black and white categories. There is no grey area.
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking?
This is when we imagine the worst possible things that can happen in a given situation
What is Catastrophizing?
She did not say anything about my new haircut. She must think it is ugly!
What is Mind-Reading?
I didn't do well on my last math test. I'll surely fail every math test I take from now on.
"I will never feel happy again.
"I may be unhappy now but that will pass." "I have been happy before and I will be happy again."
This is when think we know what others are thinking or feeling without checking it out or seeking other evidence.
What is Mind-Reading?
This is when we look at positive things, like our strengths, and we think they don't matter.
What is Minimization?
I only passed that test because it was really easy. My friend made a way higher score than I did.
What is Disqualifying the Positive
I just know my partner's parents aren't going to like me.
What is Fortune-Telling
I know I am going to have a bad time when I go to my friend's birthday party tomorrow so I should just cancel my plans now.
"I can practice my coping skills if I start to feel anxious. I can at least give it a try." "I have been to these types of parties before and I usually have a good time. I will probably be fine."
This happens when we place too much importance on the negative, like mistakes we made.
What is Magnification?
This is when we take responsibility for something negative that happened, even when it is outside of our control.
What is Personalization?
I didn't get the job after I worked really hard preparing for the interview. It's my fault for not preparing more.
What is Personalization?
I should not have yelled at my brother.
What are "Should" statements.
He didn't say hello to me this morning so he must be mad at me for something I did.
"There are many reasons why he did not say hello to me. It's probably not personal." "I will check in with him later and make sure everything is ok"
This is when we think our emotional reaction proves that something is true.
What is Emotional Reasoning?
This is when we look at a situation and ignore the good things while only focusing on the negative things.
What is Disqualifying the Positive?
If I can't do this assignment right I won't do it at all.
What is All-or-nothing thinking or What is black-and-white thinking?
If I pick up this penny on the ground I'll have good luck for the rest of the day.
What is Magical Thinking?
I have had a headache for two days. There must be something seriously wrong with me.
"Headaches are common and happen occasionally. There is no need to worry." "If my headache doesn't go away in a day I will make an appointment with my PCP to check it out." "I am under a lot of stress and my body is probably telling me I need to take it easy."