By Joe W, Amanda M, Yaniz S
What are cognitive distortions?
According to Ackerman (2017), cognitive distortions are also known as errors in thinking or a biased perspective on yourself and the world around you that causes negative thoughts, ideas, and beliefs. Although there are various cognitive distortions, they all have in common these three characteristics:
They are tendencies or patterns of thinking or believing;
They are false or inaccurate;
And have the potential to cause psychological damage.
Cognitive distortions can worsen symptoms of depression and anxiety, as according to the Cognitive Behavioral Theory, our thoughts create all our moods which in turn affects our behavior. Negative thoughts are our interpretation of what's going on in our lives and are considered cognitive distortions when you are depressed or anxious.
To combat cognitive distortions Dr. Aaron Beck developed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Dr. David Burns used the CBT theory to write a handbook for the general public which we have examples of below:
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