Recognize cognitive distortions from "summary" of Unfuck Your Brain by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN
Cognitive distortions are like the funhouse mirrors of your brain. They warp your perceptions and make you see things in a way that is not based on reality. These distortions can lead you to jump to conclusions, make negative assumptions, and believe in things that are simply not true. They are sneaky little bastards that can wreak havoc on your mental well-being if left unchecked. Recognizing cognitive distortions is a crucial step in untangling the mess they create in your mind. It's like shining a flashlight in a dark room – once you see them for what they are, they lose some of their power over you. You start to realize that just because you think something, doesn't make it true. You begin to question the validity of your thoughts and challenge the distorted beliefs that have been holding you back. Some common cognitive distortions include black-and-white thinking, overgeneralization, and catastrophizing. Black-and-white thinking is when you see things in extremes, with no middle grou...
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