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Cognitive Distortions
Rephrase the thought
Rational or Irrational?
Thought or Feeling?
Mystery
100

Nothing ever goes the way I want it to.

Overgeneralizing

100

I will never complete my work.

It is going to be hard to complete all of this, but if I start with one thing at a time, I could do it!

100
This sucks.
Can be rational
100
Lonely
Feeling. What is a thought you have when you feel lonely?
100
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
200
I'm a loser and can't do anything right.
Labeling Black and white thinking
200
No one loves me.
It feels like no one loves me. I'm lonely right now.
200

I am so mad!

Can be rational.

200
I'm so sad; how could this happen?
Thought. What is the feeling?
200

What's your go-to form of self-care?

That's cool!

300

It's all           's fault. If they had been more        , than this wouldn't be happening...

Blaming

300
I can't do this anymore.
It's so hard right now.
300
Katie didn't say hi to me this morning, she doesn't like me.
Not rational. What other reasons might she not say hi?
300
I'm going to punch someone in the face.
Thought. What feeling is behind this thought?
300
What is your favorite kind of pet?
So cute!
400
I should have never made that phone call.
Should statements
400
It won't ever change, why even bother?
It is frustrating how hard it is to get where I want to go.
400

It feels like I have nothing positive happening.

Closer to rational. It recognizes that this is a feeling and not a fact. Feelings change!

400
Frustrated
Feeling. What would a thought be that goes with this feeling?
400
Would you rather be sticky for the rest of your life or itchy for the rest of your life?
Gross.
500

I am going to loose my job and then my housing and I will be homeless.

Jumping to conclusions, predicting the future

500
Everyone thinks I am stupid.
It feels like people are judging me.
500

My friend is for sure going to stop being my friend because we had a fight.

Not rational. Healthy relationships have disagreements. What is the bit of truth in this thought?

500
I am worthless.
Thought. What is the feeling behind this thought?
500

Which cognitive distortion do you struggle with the most?

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