Learn about unhelpful thoughts

Is it difficult to switch off?

 

difficult-to-switch-off
 

Once you have had a thought, especially a negative thought, it can be hard to stop thinking it. Unhelpful thoughts can be hard to switch off and are very distracting.

 

Is it automatic?

 

automatic

 

Is it a thought that has popped up without warning or prompting?
These thoughts can happen at any time or place.

 

Is it distorted

 

distorted

 

This is a thought that is often inaccurate, one-sided and biased towards the negative.

 

Is it plausible?

 

plausible

 

A completely believable thought that arrives disguised as a fact. It is important to remember that thoughts are just thoughts, not facts.