The Cognitive Correction

Manchoon Samchoon
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The Cognitive Correction dives deep into the world of your thoughts, shining a light on common cognitive distortions – those sneaky mental traps that can skew your perspective and impact your well-being. Learn practical strategies and tools to identify, challenge, and ultimately correct these unhelpful thinking patterns. As you gain clarity and control over your thoughts, we also provide crucial, evidence-based information and expert insights on how to safely and responsibly taper off mental health medications when the time is right, always in close consultation with your healthcare provider.

  1. Unmasking Your Thoughts: Overcoming Fortune Telling

    06/06/2025

    Unmasking Your Thoughts: Overcoming Fortune Telling

    In this episode, we delve into two common cognitive distortions that can fuel anxiety, depression, and relationship strain: Fortune Telling. These are errors in thinking, or mental shortcuts, where we jump to negative conclusions, often without sufficient evidence. Fortune Telling involves habitually predicting negative outcomes without good evidence, treating these assumptions as fact. Examples include believing you will fail an exam or not get a job before it happens. This distortion robs you of emotional stability, increases anticipatory anxiety and self-doubt, and can lead to feelings of hopelessness. It's harmful because it feels convincing and can prevent you from feeling hopeful or motivated, potentially leading to self-sabotage. Predicting the worst without evidence can also damage relationships by preventing potential growth. Fortunately, these distorted thinking patterns can be challenged through techniques like Cognitive Restructuring, a core process in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We'll explore methods to help you identify and challenge these thoughts, such as: Examining the factual evidence that supports or contradicts your negative prediction or assumption.Testing your thoughts and predictions through real-world "experiments".Asking yourself what the thought really means or if you could be misinterpreting the evidence.Considering alternative, more realistic or balanced outcomes.Using tools like thought records to systematically identify and challenge your thoughts. Works Cited Anderson, R., et al. "Module 5: Overcoming Negative Predictions, Avoidance & Safety Behaviours." Building Body Acceptance: Overcoming Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Centre for Clinical Interventions, Nov. 2012, cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself/body-image/building-body-acceptance/module-5. Accessed 25 May 2024. Bonfil, Albert. "Cognitive Distortion: Fortune Telling in Anxiety and Depression and Relationships." Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles, 5 Mar. 2025, cogbtherapy.com/cognitive-distortion-fortune-telling-anxiety-depression-relationships. Accessed 25 May 2024. ---. "Cognitive Distortions: Mind Reading." Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles, 5 May 2025, cogbtherapy.com/cognitive-distortions-mind-reading. Accessed 25 May 2024. Kos, Blaž. "Fortunetelling, mind reading and jumping to conclusions." Blaz Kos - Performance Coaching, 2025, www.blazkos.com/fortunetelling-mind-reading-and-jumping-to-conclusions/. Accessed 25 May 2024. lucas19, charles. "Jumping to Conclusions: The Relationship Kryptonite." Lucas Counseling Group, Lucas Counseling Group, 25 Oct. 2019, www.lucascounselinggroup.com/blog/jumping-to-conclusions-the-relationship-kryptonite. Accessed 25 May 2024. McKelvey, JD. "Journaling Negative Thoughts: 20 Prompts For Deeper Understanding." Day One Blog, Day One, 13 Sept. 2023, dayoneapp.com/blog/journaling-negative-thoughts/. Accessed 25 May 2024. Nathan, P., et al. "Module 5: Unhelpful Thinking Styles." Back from the Bluez. Centre for Clinical Interventions, 2003, cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself/depression/back-from-the-bluez/module-5. Accessed 25 May 2024. Schenck, Laura K. "How to Challenge Cognitive Distortions – Part Two." Mindfulness Muse, 2025, mindfulnessmuse.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/how-to-challenge-cognitive-distortions-part-two. Accessed 25 May 2024. Therapist Aid. "Cognitive Restructuring techniques for clinicians." Therapist Aid, 2025, www.therapistaid.com/cognitive-restructuring-techniques-for-clinicians-article. Accessed 25 May 2024. weezerluva369. "Common cognitive distortions that feed your anxious thoughts. : r/Anxiety." Reddit, Reddit, 2025, www.reddit.com/r/Anxiety/comments/30m95e/common_cognitive_distortions_that_feed_your/. Accessed 25 May 2024.

    40 min
  2. Stop the Guessing Game: Overcoming Mind Reading

    06/06/2025

    Stop the Guessing Game: Overcoming Mind Reading

    Are you constantly assuming you know what others are thinking? Do you interpret a friend's silence as a sign they dislike you, or a colleague's quietness as disapproval? This could be a common thinking error called "Mind Reading." In this episode, we delve into the cognitive distortion of mind reading, where you become convinced about assumptions about others' thoughts without checking for evidence. We'll explore real-life examples, from presentations gone awry to misinterpreted interactions with friends or partners. Learn how this pattern can lead to anxiety, stress, self-doubt, and strained relationships. Often, engaging in mind reading can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy. We discuss why we tend to engage in this behavior, linking it to social anxiety and a "prepare for the worst" strategy. Discover powerful techniques, often used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to challenge and overcome mind reading. These include: Identifying your specific predictions and examining the evidence for and against them.Techniques like Socratic questioning to evaluate the realism and basis of your thoughts.Decatastrophizing by asking "What if?" to assess the worst-case scenario.Putting your thoughts on trial to weigh evidence like a prosecutor and defense attorney.Focusing on knowing your own mind and values rather than trying to guess others' thoughts.Seeking evidence and asking direct questions instead of assuming.Other helpful practices like journaling, relaxation techniques, and positive affirmations.Tune in to understand the impact of mind reading and equip yourself with practical strategies to foster healthier thinking patterns and improve your interactions and well-being. Let's learn to identify our assumptions and replace them with a more balanced perspective. Works Cited Bay Area CBT Center. "Understand and Overcome Mind Reading: Cognitive Distortion." Bay Area CBT Center, 7 Sept. 2024. Bremner, Stacy. "The Only Time 'Mind-Reading' Is A Good Idea In Relationships." YourTango, Tango Publishing Corporation, 12 May 2024. Centre for Clinical Interventions. "Module 5: Unhelpful Thinking Styles." Centre for Clinical Interventions, 2003. GroundWork Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). "Feeling Anxious? Maybe You’re 'Mind Reading'." GroundWork Counseling, GroundWork Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), 2025. Kessler, Brynne. "Mind Reading: How It Imbalances Your Relationship." Be Well Therapy Group, Be Well Therapy Group, 28 Jan. 2021. nixonjm. "The 'mind reading' cognitive distortion and SA." Reddit, r/socialanxiety, n.d. Smith, Kathleen. "Why Mind Reading Is Making You Anxious." Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, LLC, 18 Dec. 2019. Therapist Aid LLC. "Cognitive Restructuring: Techniques for Clinicians." Therapist Aid, Therapist Aid LLC, 2025. United States, Department of Veterans Affairs. "Exercise: ABCD Cognitive Restructuring." VA.gov. n.d. Watson, Amanda. "Cognitive Distortions and Thinking Errors: Mind Reading." Psychotherapy Resources, 2025.

    54 min
  3. Cognitive Distortions: Emotional Reasoning - When "I Feel It, Therefore It Must Be True" Gets You Stuck

    06/06/2025

    Cognitive Distortions: Emotional Reasoning - When "I Feel It, Therefore It Must Be True" Gets You Stuck

    Are you ever convinced something is true just because you feel it strongly? Welcome to our episode on emotional reasoning, a common cognitive distortion where we use our feelings as proof of reality. It's like thinking "I feel it, therefore it must be true". This creates an "emotional truth" that can clash with objective reality. While emotions provide valuable information like signaling threats or importance, mistaking them for facts can be dangerous. Emotional reasoning is particularly challenging for those with anxiety or OCD, trapping them in cycles of fear and avoidance. It can strain relationships, amplify negative thoughts, and even impact physical health. It can lead to self-sabotage and prevent you from acting on what's truly important. The good news is, this pattern is not unbreakable. You can learn to manage emotional reasoning. Strategies discussed in this episode include: Developing mindful awareness to distinguish objective facts from feelings.Practicing defusion to create distance from thoughts and emotions.Remembering that feelings are not facts and you don't have to act on every thought.Sticking with data and looking for evidence that contradicts your feelings. Make a list of facts vs. feelings.Aligning your behavior with what matters to you, even if your feelings don't match. You can feel one way and choose to act another.Using techniques like journaling or seeking external perspectives to challenge distorted thoughts.Learn how therapeutic approaches like CBT and DBT can help you identify and challenge emotional reasoning, fostering a more balanced perspective. Don't let your emotions dictate your reality. Tune in to learn how to base your decisions on facts alongside your feelings for improved mental well-being. Works Cited Aldridge, Stacey. "The Danger of Emotional Reasoning." Inspired Happiness Therapy LLC, 2 May 2022. Information about URL not available in source. Centre for Clinical Interventions. "unhelpful thinking styles - emotional reasoning." Centre for Clinical Interventions. Information about date and URL not available in source. duckinalightbulb. "A favorite among lots: Emotional reasoning – Assuming reality to reflect emotions, e.g. "I feel it, therefore it must be true." List of cognitive distortions." Reddit, r/psychology. Information about date and URL not available in source. "Emotional reasoning." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation. Information about date of last update and URL not available in source. GroundWork Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). "What is Emotional Reasoning?" GroundWork Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Information about date and URL not available in source. Hardis, Joanna. "5 Ways to Get Out of Emotional Reasoning." Joanna Hardis, LISW-S, 25 July 2021. Information about URL not available in source. James Fitzgerald Therapy PLLC. "Cognitive Distortion: Emotional Reasoning." James Fitzgerald Therapy PLLC. Information about date and URL not available in source. Rose, Hannah. "The danger of emotional reasoning and using our emotions as proof." Ness Labs. Information about date and URL not available in source. Vallejo, Michael. "Emotional Reasoning: A Cognitive Distortion." Mental Health Center Kids, 5 Aug. 2022. Information about URL not available in source. Zaharia, Andra. "A key distinction for better decisions." Andra Zaharia, Last updated 23 Oct. 2021. Information about URL not available in source.

    42 min
  4. Cognitive Distortions: Personalization

    06/06/2025

    Cognitive Distortions: Personalization

    Feeling weighed down by blame or constantly taking on too much? In this episode, we unpack the complexities of self-blame and the patterns of unhealthy responsibility. Explore the deep roots of self-blame, including common childhood experiences like growing up with unpredictable caregivers, excessive criticism, or being given too much responsibility too soon. Understand the dynamics of over-functioning and under-functioning relationships, where one person takes on too much and the other too little, leading to stress and resentment. We discuss how cognitive distortions, such as personalization and catastrophizing, can make us believe we are solely responsible for negative events. Learn the distinction between this and healthy responsibility, which involves focusing on what is within your control – your thoughts, feelings, words, and actions. Discover practical tools like the CBT Responsibility Pie Chart to help break down perceived blame and see the contributions of others and external factors. We also highlight self-compassion as a crucial skill for managing guilt, shame, and fear, offering kindness and understanding instead of harsh self-judgment. Plus, we touch upon how societal norms can disproportionately place burdens on certain groups, exemplified by the gendered nature of reproductive health responsibility. Join us to gain insight into these patterns and develop strategies for challenging distorted thinking, cultivating self-kindness, and building a healthier relationship with responsibility. Works Cited "Completing the Responsibility Pie Chart to Reduce Self-Blame." Between Sessions, n.d.This source did not contain a specific publication date in the provided excerpt. "How To Maximize Healthy Responsibility." The Coaching Room, n.d.This source did not contain a specific publication date in the provided excerpt. Kiiyagami. "How Would You Handle Being Blamed for Something You Didn't Do in a Stoic Way? : r/Stoicism." Reddit, r/Stoicism, n.d.This source did not contain a specific publication date in the provided excerpt. Kimport, Katrina. "More than a Physical Burden: Women’s Emotional and Mental Work in Preventing Pregnancy." Journal of Sex Research, vol. 55, no. 9, 18 Apr. 2017, pp. 1096-1105. doi:10.1080/00224499.2017.1311834. Lo, Imi. "Overfunctioning and Underfunctioning in Relationships." Eggshell Therapy, n.d.This source did not contain a specific publication date in the provided excerpt. Nathan, P., et al. "Module 5: Unhelpful Thinking Styles." Back from the Bluez, Centre for Clinical Interventions, 2003.The full list of authors for "Back from the Bluez" is Nathan, P., Rees, C., Lim, L., & Correia, H.. MLA format uses "et al." for three or more authors. "Self-blame (psychology)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Accessed 17 May 2024.This source did not contain a specific publication or last update date in the provided excerpt. The access date is included as per MLA guidelines for sources that are updated frequently. Tipton, Nia. "People Who Blame Themselves For Everything Usually Had These 11 Childhood Experiences." YourTango, 15 Apr. 2025.The publication date provided in the source is in the future. Warren, Ricks, et al. "Self-criticism and Self-compassion: Risk and Resilience." Current Psychiatry, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2015.The full list of authors for this article is Ricks Warren, Elke Smeets, and Kristin Neff. MLA format uses "et al." for three or more authors.

    48 min
  5. Cognitive Distortions: 🧠 "Should" Statements

    06/06/2025

    Cognitive Distortions: 🧠 "Should" Statements

    Are your thoughts causing unnecessary stress and impacting your relationships? This episode explores cognitive distortions, which are unhelpful, irrational thinking patterns that don't accurately represent reality. These mental habits can fuel conflict, heighten emotional reactivity, and damage trust over time. We delve into common distortions such as: All-or-Nothing Thinking (seeing things in extremes)Overgeneralization (drawing sweeping conclusions from limited evidence)Catastrophizing (anticipating the worst possible outcomes)Personalization (taking undue responsibility for events)Mind Reading (assuming you know what others think)Discounting the Positive (minimizing positive experiences)Emotional Reasoning (believing emotions reflect objective reality)Labeling (assigning global negative labels)Fortune Telling (predicting negative outcomes without evidence)A particularly impactful distortion discussed is "Should Statements" (also called "shoulding" or "musturbation"). This involves imposing rigid, unrealistic expectations on yourself, others, or how the world "should" be. Learn how this thinking pattern can lead to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, frustration, anger, and damaged relationships. It can create a judgmental mindset and make compromise difficult. The good news is that by becoming aware of these patterns, you can challenge them and choose more balanced, reality-based thoughts. This process, known as cognitive restructuring, is a key element of therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Identifying and disputing these thoughts helps build psychological flexibility – the ability to consider multiple perspectives. Tune in to understand how cognitive distortions, especially "should" statements, may be impacting your emotional well-being and relationships, and discover strategies to break free from these unhelpful thinking patterns. Works Cited Bonfil, Albert, PsyD. "Cognitive Distortions in Relationships | Identify & Overcome Negative Thinking." Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles, 1 May 2025. "Cognitive distortion." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 7 May 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cognitive_distortion&oldid=1291976763. "Cognitive restructuring." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 7 May 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cognitive_restructuring&oldid=1291979046. Ellis, Albert. Interview by Lata K. McGinn. "Interview: Albert Ellis on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy." American Journal of Psychotherapy, vol. 51, no. 3, Summer 1997, pp. 309-316. Jermann, Melissa, Dr. "Unpacking Perfectionism." Dr. Jermann Therapy, 2024. Lee, David. "All About “Should” Statements." CPD Online College, 15 Jan. 2025. Oak Health Foundation. "Negative Thought Patterns: “Should” Statements." Oak Health Foundation, 29 Sept. 2023. Rudolph, Clare. "The Trouble with ‘Should Statements’ and How to Reframe Them." A Good Place Therapy, 25 Aug. 2025. Thesilphsecret. "Does The Word "Should" Indicate Some Degree of Preference?" Reddit, 22 Oct. 2024. Therapist Aid. "Cognitive Distortions." Therapist Aid, n.d. Note: Some sources were provided as excerpts without the full URL. Citations for these sources list the title of the website or container but do not include a URL as one was not present in the provided text. For the Wikipedia sources, the date provided corresponds to the specific version (oldid) included in the excerpts.

    32 min
  6. Cognitive Distortion: 🚫 Mental Filtering

    06/06/2025

    Cognitive Distortion: 🚫 Mental Filtering

    Unhelpful thinking habits, known as cognitive distortions, significantly impact our mood and perception. One common distortion is mental filtering (also called selective abstraction), where you focus only on negative details while ignoring positive aspects of a situation. This can distort your view of reality, magnify negative experiences, and contribute to anxiety and depression, as well as lower self-esteem. Psychotherapist Aaron Beck first noted these systematic errors in thinking patterns. But there's good news: you can learn to manage mental filtering. Techniques derived from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices help you recognize and challenge distorted thoughts, reframe them, examine the evidence for and against your thoughts, and build a more balanced perspective. Join us as we explore how to identify mental filtering in your own life and apply evidence-based strategies to foster a clearer, more positive outlook. Works Cited Anthony. "Challenging Automatic Negative Thoughts." Mind My Peelings, 5 June 2020. "Excerpts from 'A Brief History of Aaron T. Beck, MD, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy'." Provided Source Material, n.d. Hofmann, Stefan G., and Angelina F. Gómez. "Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Anxiety and Depression." Psychiatric Clinics of North America, vol. 40, no. 4, 18 Sept. 2017, pp. 739–749. PMC, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5679245/. "Mental Filtering: What it Is and Why it’s Important to Manage It." James Fitzgerald Therapy PLLC, n.d. Ok-Catch4142. "A cool guide to Mental filters." Reddit, r/coolguides, 14 Apr. 2024. "Selective abstraction." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, Accessed 15 May 2024. stuarttan. "The Science Behind Mental Filtering: Understanding Its Psychological Impact." Stuart Tan, 28 Nov. 2024. VA Mental Health. "Fixing Cognitive Distortions." VA Mental Health, July 2013. Vallejo, Michael. "Mental Filter: A Cognitive Distortion." Mental Health Center Kids, 7 Sept. 2022. Whalley, Matthew. "Cognitive Distortions: Unhelpful Thinking Habits." Psychology Tools, 18 Mar. 2019, https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/unhelpful-thinking-styles-cognitive-distortions-in-cbt/. Please Note: Some sources, like the Reddit post and the blog posts from "Mind My Peelings," "James Fitzgerald Therapy PLLC," "Mental Health Center Kids," and "Stuart Tan," did not have a specific URL provided in the excerpts. These citations are formatted as web pages without the URL.The first source is cited using the title provided in your prompt as the content appears to be an excerpt from an unspecified location within the "PsychOpen Journals" context, without a specific article title or author given in the provided text.The Wikipedia citation includes an access date as no specific publication or last updated date was available in the excerpt.

    45 min
  7. Cognitive Distortions: 😨 Understanding and Stopping Catastrophizing

    06/06/2025

    Cognitive Distortions: 😨 Understanding and Stopping Catastrophizing

    Are you prone to thinking the worst? This is known as catastrophizing, a cognitive distortion where minor issues feel like catastrophes and blow up into feared disasters. It's a common thought pattern, but when persistent, it fuels anxiety, depression, and stress, impacting daily life and even worsening chronic pain. While not a mental health condition itself, it's often linked to underlying conditions like anxiety disorders and depression. In this episode, we explore what catastrophizing is, its potential roots in experiences like trauma or learned behavior, and strategies to break the cycle. Learn how to identify your thoughts, challenge their likelihood by examining evidence, generate alternative, more realistic perspectives, use journaling to write down feared outcomes and revisit them later to see how seldom they materialize, practice mindfulness, and understand how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help you reframe thinking patterns and develop coping skills. Discover how to regain perspective and manage the worry that everything will fall apart. Works Cited American Medical Association. "What Doctors Wish Patients Knew about Stopping Catastrophic Thoughts." American Medical Association, 26 May 2023, [URL not provided in source]. Calm Editorial Team. "What Is Catastrophizing? 6 Ways to Stop the Negative Spirals." Calm Blog, Calm, 21 Aug. 2023, [URL not provided in source]. Fletcher, Jenna. "What Is Catastrophizing?" Psych Central, Healthline Media, 22 Apr. 2022, [URL not provided in source]. Glette, Mari, et al. "Impact of Pain and Catastrophizing on the Long-Term Course of Depression in the General Population: The HUNT Pain Study." Pain, vol. 162, no. 6, 1 June 2021, pp. 1650-1658, doi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002168. Godin, Seth. "Catastrophe Journal." Reflection.app, Journal Better Inc., N.d., [URL not provided in source]. NHS. "Reframing Unhelpful Thoughts." Every Mind Matters, Crown copyright, [No date provided], [URL not provided in source]. Psychology Today Staff. "Catastrophizing." Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, LLC, 2025, [URL not provided in source]. Stanborough, Rebecca Joy. "How to Change Negative Thinking with Cognitive Restructuring." Healthline, Healthline Media, 5 June 2023, [URL not provided in source]. ---. "What Are Cognitive Distortions and How Can You Change These Thinking Patterns?" Healthline, Healthline Media, 25 Oct. 2022, [URL not provided in source]. u/Appropriate_Brick186. "My Mind Is Programmed to Think the Worst Case Scenario." Reddit, r/Meditation, N.d., [URL not provided in source]. Works Cited American Medical Association. "What Doctors Wish Patients Knew about Stopping Catastrophic Thoughts." American Medical Association, 26 May 2023. Calm Editorial Team. "What Is Catastrophizing? 6 Ways to Stop the Negative Spirals." Calm Blog, Calm, 21 Aug. 2023. Fletcher, Jenna. "What Is Catastrophizing?" Psych Central, Healthline Media, 22 Apr. 2022. Glette, Mari, et al. "Impact of Pain and Catastrophizing on the Long-Term Course of Depression in the General Population: The HUNT Pain Study." Pain, vol. 162, no. 6, 1 June 2021, pp. 1650-1658, doi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002168. Godin, Seth. "Catastrophe Journal." Reflection.app, Journal Better Inc., N.d. NHS. "Reframing Unhelpful Thoughts." Every Mind Matters, Crown copyright Psychology Today Staff. "Catastrophizing." Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, LLC, 2025. Stanborough, Rebecca Joy. "How to Change Negative Thinking with Cognitive Restructuring." Healthline, Healthline Media, 5 June 2023. ---. "What Are Cognitive Distortions and How Can You Change These Thinking Patterns?" Healthline, Healthline Media, 25 Oct. 2022. u/Appropriate_Brick186. "My Mind Is Programmed to Think the Worst Case Scenario." Reddit, r/Meditation, N.d., [URL not provided in source].

    48 min
  8. Understanding Overgeneralization

    05/20/2025

    Understanding Overgeneralization

    These sources consistently define overgeneralization as a cognitive distortion where a single negative event is taken as evidence of a pervasive, unchanging negative pattern. This faulty thinking, often characterized by words like "always" and "never," is linked to conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Several sources highlight cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques like identifying and challenging these thoughts, examining evidence for and against them, and reframing or replacing distorted thinking with more balanced perspectives as effective ways to manage this pattern. Practicing mindfulness, keeping thought journals, and seeking professional help are also presented as valuable strategies for overcoming overgeneralization and its negative impact on well-being. Sources: 15 thinking styles that lead to massive anxiety 3/15: Overgeneralization 24 Ways to Transform Negative Thoughts with Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Cognitive Distortions in Depression | Psych Central Cognitive Distortions: Understanding Overgeneralization - Therapy Now SF Cognitive restructuring: How to move from distorted thinking to balanced thinking to improve your mood - Dr. Patrick Keelan, Calgary Psychologist Examples of Overgeneralization: Help for Overgeneralizing | Cognitive Distortion - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles Overgeneralization Thinking and 11 Ways to Overcome It - Vanity Wellness Center What Are Cognitive Distortions and How Can You Change These Thinking Patterns? What Is Overgeneralization? - Verywell Mind What are examples of the 'overgeneralization' cognitive distortion? : r/cogsci - Reddit

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The Cognitive Correction dives deep into the world of your thoughts, shining a light on common cognitive distortions – those sneaky mental traps that can skew your perspective and impact your well-being. Learn practical strategies and tools to identify, challenge, and ultimately correct these unhelpful thinking patterns. As you gain clarity and control over your thoughts, we also provide crucial, evidence-based information and expert insights on how to safely and responsibly taper off mental health medications when the time is right, always in close consultation with your healthcare provider.

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