The hottest Cognitive Distortions Substack posts right now

The modern mental health industry often encourages harmful behaviors rather than helping people heal. This shift affects how society views mental health issues.
There is a concern about the influence of Cluster B personality traits in culture, which may lead to a disregard for accountability and emotional manipulation.
The discussion highlights the importance of recognizing cognitive distortions and advocating for more effective therapeutic approaches.

Identifying cognitive distortions is a helpful exercise for your mental health.
Common distortions include generalizing, catastrophizing, and fortune telling.
Practicing techniques like the triple column technique can help combat cognitive distortions.

Identify and challenge cognitive distortions in your life
Avoid mind reading and should statements to reduce self-criticism
Practice being kind to yourself and recognizing when you are using negative labeling

Practice spotting cognitive distortions in your life to improve mental clarity.
Common cognitive distortions include generalizing, catastrophizing, and mind reading.
Recognize and challenge cognitive distortions to prevent them from negatively impacting your life.

Impostor syndrome affects around 70% of people at least once in their lifetime, creating feelings of inadequacy and fear of being exposed as a fraud.
It can impact both men and women in various situations, such as new environments, high-pressure situations, or ambiguous praise.
Combat impostor syndrome by identifying cognitive distortions, seeking feedback, setting clear expectations, and encouraging open communication within teams.

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