Week 3
We are at Step #2: Label cognitive distortion: Permission Thought, Self-critical Thought
Examples of Permission Thoughts
I deserve this!
It’s my Birthday
I need comfort
This was made special for me
It’s a “healthy” treat
Others?
Examples of Self-Critical Thoughts
I can’t do this
I’m a failure
Nothing I do works
I hate myself when I eat like this
Action Steps for today:
Start labeling any automatic thoughts that precede unhelpful behavior as either a “Permission Thought” or “Self-critical Thought”.