Section outline

  • We all have negative thoughts throughout our lives, and when we feel low or depressed it is natural to spend more time focussing on them. However, focussing on these negative thoughts, and believing that they are true, can keep your depression going. Thought Challenging is a technique which can help improve your mood by challenging these negative thoughts and looking for more balanced alternatives.

    • My Thought Diary pt.1 File
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      This diary can be used to record your negative thoughts. 

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    • My Evidence Worksheet File
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      Once you have identified your negative thoughts, you can use this worksheet to support you to explore the evidence for and against them.

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    • My Thought Diary pt.2 File
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      This final thought diary can be used to support you with reconsidering your negative thoughts. In light of the evidence for and against the thought, is there a more realistic, or balanced, alternative? 

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