A Guide For Dealing With Depression

Challenge Negative Thinking

Challenge negative thinking by using that same inner voice to break down and analyze the negative thoughts. Individuals should ask themselves if their negative mindset is reasonable or realistic even. They should try to stick with facts they can prove rather than getting caught up in feelings and emotion that skew reality.

Role-playing can also challenge negative feelings. Individuals can think of how to help a sibling or a friend who has encountered this same negative thought. Alternatively, they can counter negative thoughts with positive ones. In this instance, they are forcing themselves to see the brighter side of things rather than focusing on the negative.

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