Well, I personally don't like to use the word "wrong", and was referring to what you (witt) had stated as "wrong." But maybe you were quoting someone else in that use?

I agree that a belief that has cause...well has a reason to exist. However, isn't it still an irrational belief NOW because the cause is in the past? The belief might have protected someone during events, but isn't needed now, and therefore, since it doesn't refer to current life, it's an irrational belief now?

Basic example: You developed a belief that when you heard the door slam, you needed to be on best behavior. But now you feel every door slam needs to result in the same response, when it may only be a broken door, or an excited coworker.

I think I agreed to talk support, if I wasn't clear, I do agree. Therapists don't do anything but talk, really. Challenging what you think (causing you to challenge) isn't a bad thing.

I wonder why there seems to be so much resistance to eliminating some of your beliefs, witt, or at least for you to challenge your own beliefs. IMO, that would be a good focus and discussion, too.