Curated from A Cool Source, by Dr. Cool
These are quick, often habitual thoughts that shape how a person interprets events. For example:
“I failed at this, so I’m a failure.”
“They didn’t text back, so they must be angry with me.”
“Something bad is going to happen.”
“Everyone is judging me.”
CBT helps people identify these thoughts, question whether they are accurate, and replace them with more balanced interpretations.