Guess it depends on how you define correct » Declan

Posted by Racer on September 21, 2006, at 10:38:13

In reply to Perspective?, posted by Declan on September 21, 2006, at 4:02:41

I'm sorry things sound pretty rough for you right now, though.
As for "correct," I think maybe if you change that to "average," you can ease up a little. And if you're thinking in terms of "correcting your distortions" or some such -- y'all know I'm not a fan of CBT, right? -- then maybe "reframing" (ha!) that as "looking at it from a perspective that creates a healthier outcome for you" or something?
I don't know. I know that there is something to the CBT concept of reframing certain thoughts. I don't tend to look at it as "incorrect" thoughts -- more the thoughts that cause me unnecessary pain. So, for instance, if I can change, "I am ugly because I am fat and have crooked legs," to "I'm feeling yucky and am attributing it to something that really isn't the problem," I can maybe feel better. Or not.
I don't know, Dec. I do know that I'm sorry you're having a rough time.

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Re: Guess it depends on how you define correct Declan 9/21/06
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