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Therapy in a Nutshell

Automatic Negative Thoughts: Break the Anxiety Cycle Day 11

Nov 2, 2023
The podcast discusses automatic negative thoughts and their impact on anxiety. It explores the importance of becoming aware of these thoughts and addresses the fear of rejection. The hosts share two approaches for managing negative thoughts, CBT and ACT, and provide strategies for challenging and replacing them to reduce anxiety.
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Quick takeaways

  • Our emotions are influenced by our thoughts and interpretations of events, highlighting the importance of understanding how our interpretations shape our emotions.
  • Automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) can distort our perspective, trigger strong emotions, and fuel the anxiety cycle, making it crucial to understand and challenge these thoughts in order to manage anxiety effectively.

Deep dives

Impact of Interpretation on Emotions

Our emotions are not determined by the situation itself, but rather by how we interpret the situation. In the podcast, the host shares a personal story about receiving a mean business card on her car. She reflects on how her interpretation of the card as a personal attack led to feelings of being threatened and upset. This example highlights the importance of understanding that our emotions are influenced by our thoughts and interpretations of events.

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