I get it. This sounds like a lot of the thinking I do. For me, it's like a never ending road-the thoughts go on forever. I find it so hard to train my brain to think differently. I guess that's what help is for though.
I agree that recognizing this is the first step. I just haven't been able to convince myself that ALL of my thinking is wrong. I feel I'm right about some things, even though what I'm thinking causes me distress.
Well, thank you for responding to me, and for your advice.
Quote:
Originally Posted by optimize990h
Shelleygone, hi. With my depression, I can identify thinking distortions(biases in my way of thinking I use everyday.) It is a learned pattern of behaviour.
There are 6 categories(they may seem the same) blaming, catastrophe creating, labelling, mind reading, over generalization, and personalizing.
I find that these behaviours always make my depression worse, but to identify them is part of eliminating said thinking distortions relieving part of my depression. I have to re-wire my brain so negative wiring is exchanged for positive wiring.
These are suggestions only, take what you like and leave the rest behind. Keep coming back because reading through posts or other sources of information is helpful to learn what will help you.
|