Some people call them thought distortions, others refer to them as thought loops, thought traps or cognitive distortions. These phrases refer to unhealthy thinking patterns, which most of us humans engage in from time to time. Most experts say there are around 13 common thought distortions, and therapist Scott Cypress walks us through them. We provide an example of each thought trap, and Scott provides some healthier thoughts to replace them.

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