We all have SO many thoughts in a single day. That’s kind of the hallmark of our species. BUT….
Just because you have a thought doesn’t make it true. 🤯.
Thoughts Are Not Always Reality
Yes. Really. That constant chatter in our heads isn’t always a reflection of reality. And most often, it’s actually skewed pretty negatively. Think you’re not good enough? Not true. Think nobody likes you? Not true.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Thoughts
This doesn’t mean that we ignore every thought we have. The skill we try to build with our clients is noticing our thoughts and then putting them ‘on trial’ rather than accepting our thoughts as truth.
Try it. For the next few hours, notice the thoughts you have and evaluate them for concrete evidence for and against. What events prove this thought isn’t true? That it is true? Taken as a body of evidence, is this thought true all of the time? We’d venture to bet NOT.
Therapy for Anxiety and Healing in Oregon and Online
Are you tired of thinking, “Log kya kahenge (what will people say)”, having arguments via text message, posting mysterious social media statuses hoping that one person will read them, serotonin loading on the humane society’s website, or being confused about what boundary setting means? If so, we can help!