Where do irrational thoughts come from?
Irrational thoughts tend to arise when people are faced with intense emotional distress. The brain tends to process emotional stress by releasing negative thoughts that impact logical thinking majorly linked to the emotional state like anger, fear, or anxiety.
What are some examples of them?
Some common irrational thoughts include;
- I feel worthless, or I deserve the bad things happening in my life.
- Harmful thoughts on others or engaging in violent activities.
- Fear of rejection -Nobody cares about others; I deserve the less attention I get.
- Constant thoughts that you can’s succeed in what you do.
- Fear of the unknown.
- Other people’s opinions are what determine my life etc.
What are some ways to identify irrational thoughts?
I recommend you evaluate the scenarios that make you think negatively about yourself, others, or anything you want to do. Note how you feel, behave, react, and what you believe in. If you constantly think about harming, blaming, criticizing yourself or others, fearing rejection, minding others’ opinions than yours, and with endless perspectives on failing, you have irrational thoughts.
How can someone challenge an irrational thought?
Confront the irrational thoughts by writing them down, then weigh whether it’s realistic or just your brain playing games, try to look for evidence to support or withdraw the beliefs. Thinks more positively and enhances self-gratitude.
What are some strategies to manage irrational thoughts?
From my career experiences, meditation, surrounding yourself with positive people, therapy or counseling practicing self-love, gratitude, and compassion can aid in managing irrational thoughts.
How can cognitive restructuring and CBT help?
Cognitive restructuring, which functions as a kind of CBT therapy, focuses on accepting the condition, identifying the triggers or factors for your vulnerability, looking for evidence to determine whether the thoughts are realistic or not, trying a cost benefit analysis, and coming up with positive alternatives after evaluating your phenomena. This challenges and aids the brain to have more positive thoughts before making any conclusion about anything you want to do.
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