Mental Filtering
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Let’s talk about one more of the cognitive distortions, in continuation to one we did last week (which was Polarised Thinking).
Today, we are talking about Mental Filtering.
What is it?
Fixating on one negative piece of feedback when the majority of feedback is positive information.
Example:-
A friend or family member who normally responds to you does not respond in the way you expect, and you decide that the relationship has been a waste of time.
Why do I need to know?
This form of filtering brings more attention to your dissatisfaction and can intensify specific situations and lead to negative experiences.
In addition, it can distort the situation, leading to higher levels of anxiety, panic, and depression by sifting out the positive things that can help combat these.
As anxiety, panic, and depression increase, so do self-defeating thoughts perpetuate this vicious cycle.
Researchers[2] have found that having a negative perspective of yourself and your future can cause feelings of hopelessness. These thoughts may become extreme enough to trigger suicidal thoughts.
References & Studies: -
https://courageousandmindful.com/overcoming-the-mental-filter-a-cognitive-distortion/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5450979/
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