9 Cognitive Distortions that can Cause Anxiety and Depression

Cognitive distortions are thoughts that twist the way we see ourselves and others. We don't even realise we're doing it, but if left unchecked these thoughts can contribute to feelings of anxiety and depression. The best way to combat cognitive distortions is to become better at noticing when you’re doing it and to consider different and better ways of seeing things. In this video we explore 9 common cognitive distortions and what you can do about them.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Cognitive Distortions
00:39 All-or-Nothing Thinking
01:34 Labeling
02:05 Mind Reading
02:25 Fortune Telling
02:42 Catastrophizing
03:26 Mental Filtering
03:48 Discounting the Positive
04:13 Emotional Reasoning
04:35 Should Statements
05:00 Do you have Cognitive Distortions?

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[thelegendofsiwa]

Gives me a little Kurzgesagt vibes. Keep up the good work

[dcrelley]

Excellent summary. Most people suffer with these thoughts to some degree. Negative emotions are there for solid evolutionary reasons however, we should be taught emotions are not facts but early warning signs that need full investigation. I like to think of negative emotions as dashboard warning lights telling us something may be wrong as opposed to solid fact.

You are doing good work

[DanielSmigiel]

A therapist here, LOVE these videos. I send them to my patients and they find them SUPER helpful and relatable. Helps take therapy to the next level rather than just talking, it helps the work become more visual!

[mrorange]

This must have been written by someone who spends a lot of time alone self analysing. Respect.

[AmirAli-jtbl]

Thank you so much sir...
. I recognized mind reading disorder in myself and I'll try my best to get rid of it . I know am practicing it for a long time so it will little dificult to me to overcome this but I'll never hopless I will do it InshaAllah

[blakkmagikk]

“Labels are better suited to jars, than they are to people” 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #bars

[melissajoy]

Thank you so much for this. You have a new sub ☺️

I think the more we are educated, the more we understand, the more we can cope in a healthy way 💖

[mephistopheles]

the channel seems to have future potential

[Johan_cristoff]

I hope this video blows up soon...it was really helpful.Thank you

[jaysoncadano]

Got a new sub. All uploads has been wonderful! Where have you been?!

[Yfighter]

Wow. I recognize all of these distortions in myself. I’m trying to change.

[ahmetturkkahraman]

"Fortune telling" This channel going to become very successful :). Keep up the good work!

[nicolasb]

Very great explained. A high-quality video, I hope this channel will grow rapidly, it is important and so useful to share this knowledge.

[anewstyle]

You have no idea how much this helped me.

[j__a]

Thanks for your offers!
I have a lot in common with this video and it’s heartbreaking

[nsyoutube]

cool video I love your chanel and the type of animation 93th subsicriber

[bakedalaska]

Omg please keep it up, i love this type of content :) love from mexico and congratulations

[toradork]

Thank you so much for posting this! Amazing animation and advice too. I’m a graduate student, and I’ve noticed that I’ve been experiencing more cognitive distortions. I’m hoping to start a journal where I can record them and write solutions to curb those thoughts :)

[ccm_priv]

I have seen some reflections yes, but I still believe I had/have reasons to think how I've thought until now. Thank you for the video!!

[nikitashutkov]

My mind definitely has these distortions from time to time.
Thanks to the educators like you, I have learned to help myself better.
Much love, and thank you for helping others help themselves :)

I hope my activity under your content boosts you in the algorithm ;)