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Cognitive distortions are thoughts that are not actually true but seem true. Your thoughts distort reality and you begin to feel bad, broken, or deficient. Or you start to see the world as dangerous, threatening or cruel.
But here's the problem with cognitive distortions: you don't realize you're doing it. You think your way of seeing things is reality. This seems true. When you think or speak through the lens of cognitive distortion, you appear rational and accurate to yourself. So, is there anything you can do about this? Cognitive behavioral therapy can help you change how you feel by changing the way you think.
The first step is to learn what cognitive distortions are and notice when you use them.

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Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC and the information provided by Emma McAdam are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health problems. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the opinions expressed on this site or any related content should not be considered medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your doctor before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.

In therapy, I use a combination of acceptance and commitment therapy, systems theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treat mental illness and other challenges we all face. faced in life. The ideas in my videos are frequently adapted from several sources. Many of these come from acceptance and commitment therapy, particularly the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection stem from the work of Stephen Porges (polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (somatic experiencing), Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose the direction of our lives.
And deeper than all of this, the gospel of Jesus Christ guides my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe

If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services .
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