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https://psychcentral.com/lib/15-common-cognitive-distortions Throughout thearpy, chances are you'll cover cognitive distortions a great deal. These are tricks we play on ourselves to believe irrational thought patterns. ... The great thing is, we can change this irrational way of thinking! It just takes a whole lot of work and practice. If you find your way of thinking is always negative, then perhaps you need thearpy. CBT (cognitive behavioral thearpy) helps rewire your thought patterns and it's best to follow a plan with a professional. But in the mean time, I'll be posting lots of useful information to catch up on! Hope you all had a fantastic weekend Ashley.

https://www.facebook.com/100000218193880/posts/4507798289237400/ We can all learn from this little guy!

Good morning I want to talk about judgement. Most of us in some way or another judge ourselves or each other daily. It's an automated response to naturally judge. So a little back story about myself. I remember when I was a young girl sitting at my grandparents kitchen table and listening to them talk about everyone. I'm sure this chit chatter wasn't the norm for every household in Cape Breton but it was for us. "Did you hear what he did on the weekend?" "Did you see the we...ight she gained?" It didn't help that this particular household knew everyone in town as did most homes in New Waterford. We judged each other too. The last words from my grandmother before she passed was that I got fat. She wasn't well but that's just how it was. So it was a natural reaction to be extra hard on myself for everything I did, the way I looked and especially any mistakes I've made (and I've made some doozies ). The constant presence of self judgement involves fear and a lot of self doubt. I was sabotaging my happiness and the relationship I had with myself. Sounds very unrational doesn't it? Well let me tell you, constantly being scrutinized can lead to insecurities, anxiety and feelings of being worthless. So, there's an AH HA! moment I had while running . This concept isn't new, not at all but it felt like a slap in the face and I actually yelled AH HA while running on the trail, "by judging others, your only judging yourself". It kind of hit me and this concept isn't an easy for everyone to grasp. By judging others, I'm only judging myself. I really let that sink in. Time to stop these irrational beliefs and negative self evaluations. Time to stop being so God damn hard on myself. I recognize that although I have flaws, I'm still a worthwhile person and I feel good about myself. Mistakes do not define your entire character. This is a much more rational approach isn't it? Don't judge yourself. Don't be too hard on yourself. Don't put conditions on your worth. While being easier on yourself remember that each person has their unique differences and difficulties and not to judge them. Educate yourself. Have a bright day

Good morning I would like to introduce myself. I'm Ashley. I'm 36 years old, a wife and a mother to two awesome girls. I'm a veteran who has served from 2002-2018 in both the reserves and regular force. I'm a Cape Bretoner living in Petawawa and I can have a mouth on me like a sailor.... I was medically released two years ago and currently in thearpy. Throughout my carrer, I was an expert at helping everyone but myself. What I've came to realize that talking about your mental health is like the release valve on the pressure cooker. Letting it out is part of the process that has to happen. It's not easy for some people to talk about themselves let alone the struggles they are facing everyday. If I have learned anything over the year's, it is essential and It's OK! There's nothing that you're going through that someone already hasn't went through already. Of course, we are all very unique in what we are struggling with but you're not alone. My vision for this group is to share everyday stories and struggles. Ending the stigma surrounding mental health starts with talking about it. Spread mental health awareness. Shift the social narrative, educate and help one another. We're in this crazy, messy, beautiful, wild place called life together.

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