Cognitive distortions are automatic thinking patterns that can make anxiety feel stronger and more convincing. Catastrophizing, mind reading, all-or-nothing thinking, and emotional reasoning can turn uncertainty into fear, avoidance, and ongoing stress.
This video explains how common thinking traps affect thoughts, emotions, physical reactions, and behavior. It also shares practical questions that may help create a more balanced view:
What evidence supports the anxious thought?
What evidence challenges it?
What is another realistic explanation?
Balanced thinking does not mean ignoring real concerns or forcing positive thoughts. It means examining the full situation instead of accepting the most fearful prediction as fact.
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This video is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care.
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