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Cognitive distortions are irrational thoughts that affect mood. The mind exaggerates expertly.

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These are biased thinking patterns like catastrophizing (“It’s a disaster”), mind-reading (“They hate me”), or all-or-nothing thinking. They can intensify anxiety or depression and are a key target in CBT.

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