"I will never be happy"
"I have been happy before and I can be happy again" - or something similar
This happens when we blow a situation out of proportion
Catastrophizing
In a website browser address bar, what does "WWW" stand for?
World Wide Web
She is moving to a new apartment because she doesn't like me as a neighbor.
Personalization
What is the tallest breed of dog in the world?
Great Dane
"I will never feel better"
"I will take my medicine, attend groups and stay positive. I can feel better"
When we believe that someone is acting negatively towards us without checking into it or seeking evidence.
Mind Reading
Which two US states Don't observe daylight savings time?
Arizona and Hawaii
I was one minute late to work; I am going to get fired
Catastrophizing
What animal lays the largest eggs of all living birds?
Ostrich
"He didn't say hi to me this morning, he must be mad at me"
"He might be upset at something else. I will ask him if he is okay"
When we pick one negative detail and dwell on it
Filtering
What was the first toy to be advertised on TV?
Mr. Potato Head
I should be thinner
Shoulds
Which animal has the longest life span among all land animals?
Tortoise
"I know I am going to have a panic attack at the party; I am not going"
"I have been to parties before. I need to stay positive and use my coping skills" - or anything similar
When we see ourselves as the cause of negative events that we are not responsible for.
Personalization
What is the rarest M & M color?
Brown
I hit a homerun but struck out twice. I am horrible at baseball
Filtering
Which animal has a unique set of fingerprints just like humans do?
Monkey
"I have a headache, I must have a brain tumor"
"I will take Tylenol and get some sleep. I am sure it will go away"- or anything similar
She didn't say anything about my new haircut, she must think it's ugly.
Mind Reading
What is the capital of Iceland?
Reykjavik
I stuck to my diet for 6 days in a row but today I slipped up and had a bite of cake. I should just give up and eat the whole cake.
All or nothing thinking
Name the world's biggest fish
Shark