The Mindset Mentor How to Stop Making Yourself Depressed and Anxious
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Dec 18, 2024 Tired of overthinking and anxiety? Discover how to break free from mental traps and silencing those nagging thoughts. Unravel the dangers of catastrophizing and gain self-awareness to change your perspective. Learn about the complexities surrounding ADHD and how misdiagnosis can hinder your growth. Embrace cognitive reframing to replace negativity with optimism. Plus, find resources like a free eBook for personal goal setting to get your journey started!
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Catastrophizing
- Catastrophizing is fixating on the worst possible outcome of a situation.
- This cognitive distortion magnifies small issues into major anxieties, holding us back.
Test Failure Catastrophizing
- Rob Dial gives an example of catastrophizing related to failing a test.
- This failure is then extrapolated to failing the class, failing out of school, and ultimately becoming a complete failure in life.
Relationship Fight Catastrophizing
- Another example is a fight with a girlfriend leading to the fear of being alone forever.
- This illustrates how catastrophizing turns a small disagreement into a lifelong fear of loneliness.
