Lord777
Professional
- Messages
- 2,579
- Reaction score
- 1,513
- Points
- 113
? Everyone should love me and approve of what I do
Analysis: This idea is clearly irrational, since this goal is unattainable, trying to achieve it, the person becomes less independent, more insecure and as a result - more self-destructive.
It is desirable to be loved; however, a rational person will not sacrifice his own interests and aspirations in an attempt to achieve this goal.
? There is always a single correct or ideal solution to each problem and it must be found, otherwise a catastrophe cannot be avoided
Analysis: This is an irrational belief, since there is no perfect solution, the imaginary results of failing to find the perfect solution are unrealistic and can cause anxiety or panic, and such perfectionism leads to less than the best possible solution. A sane person tries to find different possible solutions to a problem and accepts the best or most suitable one, realizing that there is no perfect answer.
? Dangerous or frightening events are the basis for strong anxiety, their possibility must be constantly remembered
Analysis: This is an irrational idea, because worry or anxiety interferes with an objective assessment of the likelihood of a dangerous event and often interferes with effectively coping with it if it happens; anxiety can even increase the likelihood of a dangerous event, leads to an increase in the possibility of its occurrence, cannot prevent inevitable events, and many unpleasant situations due to anxiety seem worse than they really are.
Rational thinkers recognize that potential dangers are not nearly as catastrophic as they might seem; they also recognize that anxiety does not prevent frightening events and can even increase their likelihood, anxiety itself can do more harm than its cause. The rational person also realizes that it is necessary to do what one fears in order to make sure that there is no real danger.
Analysis: This idea is clearly irrational, since this goal is unattainable, trying to achieve it, the person becomes less independent, more insecure and as a result - more self-destructive.
It is desirable to be loved; however, a rational person will not sacrifice his own interests and aspirations in an attempt to achieve this goal.
? There is always a single correct or ideal solution to each problem and it must be found, otherwise a catastrophe cannot be avoided
Analysis: This is an irrational belief, since there is no perfect solution, the imaginary results of failing to find the perfect solution are unrealistic and can cause anxiety or panic, and such perfectionism leads to less than the best possible solution. A sane person tries to find different possible solutions to a problem and accepts the best or most suitable one, realizing that there is no perfect answer.
? Dangerous or frightening events are the basis for strong anxiety, their possibility must be constantly remembered
Analysis: This is an irrational idea, because worry or anxiety interferes with an objective assessment of the likelihood of a dangerous event and often interferes with effectively coping with it if it happens; anxiety can even increase the likelihood of a dangerous event, leads to an increase in the possibility of its occurrence, cannot prevent inevitable events, and many unpleasant situations due to anxiety seem worse than they really are.
Rational thinkers recognize that potential dangers are not nearly as catastrophic as they might seem; they also recognize that anxiety does not prevent frightening events and can even increase their likelihood, anxiety itself can do more harm than its cause. The rational person also realizes that it is necessary to do what one fears in order to make sure that there is no real danger.
