Week 3
We are at Step #3: Challenge sabotaging thought: Where is the evidence that this thought is true?
Questions to help find Evidence that does not support your sabotaging thought:
If I eat this now, will it make me feel less (insert emotion) tomorrow?
If I leave this situation now, will I feel proud of myself for it?
Is there any evidence to suggest that this thought is not completely true all the time?
Am I blaming myself for a setback because I’m expecting myself to be perfect at this process?
If my best friend or someone I loved had this thought, what would I tell them?
Are there any strengths or qualities about myself that I am ignoring? What are they?
An important question in CBT: “Where’s the evidence?”
Separate facts vs interpretations