Understand how thoughts shape feelings from "summary" of Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 7 Weeks by Seth J. Gillihan
Our thoughts play a crucial role in shaping our feelings. It may seem like our emotions arise out of nowhere, but in reality, they are heavily influenced by the way we think about ourselves, others, and the world around us. This connection between our thoughts and feelings is at the core of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). When we experience an event, our thoughts about that event immediately come into play. These thoughts can be automatic and unconscious, so we may not even be aware of them. However, they have a powerful impact on how we feel. For example, if we receive a compliment from a friend, our immediate thoughts may be positive, leading us to feel happy and appreciated. On the other hand, if we interpret the compliment as insincere or manipulative, our feelings may turn to suspicion or resentment. Our thoughts also have the ability to amplify or diminish our emotions. If we catastrophize a situation by imagining the worst possible outcome, our anxiety...
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