Monday, November 25, 2024

‘Cognitive Distortions’ Meet the Best Psychiatrists - Dr. Anuja Kelkar (MBBS, MD)

 

Cognitive distortions are irrational or biased ways of thinking that contribute to negative emotions and maladaptive behaviours. These distorted thought patterns skew one's perception of reality and can lead to or exacerbate mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Recognizing and challenging cognitive distortions is a key component of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).Common cognitive distortions include:

1. **All-or-Nothing Thinking**: Viewing situations in black-and-white terms, without recognizing any middle ground. For example, thinking you’re a complete failure if you make a single mistake.

2. **Overgeneralization**: Drawing broad, negative conclusions based on a single event. For instance, believing that a single failure means you will always fail.

3. **Mental Filtering**: Focusing exclusively on negative aspects of a situation while ignoring positive elements. This can lead to a skewed and pessimistic view of experiences.

4. **Catastrophizing**: Expecting the worst possible outcome in every situation, often leading to excessive anxiety and avoidance behaviour.

5. **Discounting the Positive**: Dismissing or minimizing positive experiences or achievements, reinforcing negative self-beliefs.

6. **Personalization**: Assuming responsibility for events outside of your control, leading to undue self-blame and guilt.

7. **Jumping to Conclusions**: Making assumptions or drawing conclusions without sufficient evidence, such as assuming others are judging you negatively.

Addressing cognitive distortions involves identifying these patterns, challenging their validity, and replacing them with more balanced and realistic thoughts. This process helps improve emotional regulation and overall mental well-being.

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