Distortions 1
When we see things in black and white categories. There is no grey area.
All-or-nothing thinking.
When we apply simplistic and unfair definitions that are probably wrong or more likely incomplete on ourselves and others.
Labeling.
My boo broke up with me last night. Now I'll never meet anyone.
All-or-Nothing Thinking OR Overgeneralization.
I will never be happy.
"I may be unhappy now but that will pass." "I have been happy before and I will be happy again."
Fortune Telling and Mind Reading are types of what cognitive distortion?
Jumping to Conclusions.
When we see a single negative event as a part of a never-ending streak of failure. We use words like "always," "never," "everybody".
Overgeneralization.
When we anticipate that things will turn out badly and act as if they already turned out that way.
Fortune Telling.
She did not say anything about my new haircut. She must think it is ugly!
Mind-reading.
I should give my friend money because he asked me for it.
"I wish I could loan him money but I cannot afford it." "I want to give my friend money because it makes me feel good and I have enough to spare."
Types of statements make us feel pressured, guilty or resentful that we use to motivate ourselves to do things and create unrealistic expectations.
"Should" statements.
When we blow a negative event out of proportion.
Catastrophizing.
When we see ourselves as the cause of negative events that we are not responsible for.
Personalization.
She is moving to a new apartment because she does not like having me as a neighbor.
Personalization.
He didn't say "Hi" to me this morning so he must be mad at me for something I did.
"There are many reasons why he did not say 'Hi' to me. It's probably not personal." "I will check in with him later and make sure everything is alright."
These are well-learned ways of thinking about situations that are instantaneous and reflect our underlying beliefs about the world.
Automatic thoughts.
When we pick out one negative detail in a situation and dwell on it exclusively.
Mental filter.
When we look at our strengths and trivialize them.
Minimization.
I know she complimented me on my new outfit but she was just being nice.
Disqualifying the Positive OR Minimization.
I know I am going to have a panic attack when I go the party tomorrow so I should just cancel my plans now.
"I can practice my coping skills if I start to feel anxious and I can leave the party if I start to panic. But I should at least give it a try." "I have been to these types of parties before and I have never had a panic attack. I will probably be fine."
Catch it, Check it, Change it.
When we conclude that someone is acting negatively towards us without checking it out or seeking other evidence.
Mind-reading.
This is an extreme example of turning positive events into negative ones.
Disqualifying the positive.
I'm mentally ill and cannot contribute anything to anyone.
Labeling.
I have had a headache for two days. I must have a brain tumor.
"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."
Who coined the term, "cognitive distortions"?
Aaron Beck.