Automatic Thoughts

[@littlejudynyc]

This is wonderful! I'm a cognitive therapist at a substance abuse clinic and I will definitely share this with clients. Thank you!!!!

[@danielladahoui888]

This week I started to become very anxious, and it was quite a shock for me to go in and out of stress so quickly because I am generally an optimist. So I was looking through a few of the wellcast videos to help inspire me, and I especially really needed a video like this, as I was having ATs. And it really helped. Thank you. In times of need, you give your viewers inspiration and very useful tips on how to make our lives better and for us to feel better.

[@amelieleroux5333]

This channel is so enjoyably positive. I've been having ATs since forever and been depressed for months without even noticing that I was over critical with myself, which probably turned into a habbit I need to break.

[@CLM1978]

I think it is neat that people will go out of their way to help with all kinds of behavior issues. Thank you for this!

[@IvanGaro]

This channel is so amazing. I know it will change my life. In fact, I'll make my journal now.

[@watchwellcast]

1. Assuming/Mind-reading 2. Overgeneralizing 3. Shoulds, musts, oughts 4. Labeling 5. Binning the positives 6. And they all lived happily ever after/fairytale fantasy 7. Blaming other people and events 8. It's all or nothing! 9. Negative thinking erodes your soul!/Catastrophizing 10. Believing what you feel 11. Personalizing 12. Making comparisons with others 13. I can't cope with life. Taken from Dr Schiraldi's work :)

[@melissarainchild]

Thank you for this particular video! All my life I had AT's, never knowing what they were. Now I know.And...I (try to) apply the three R's...does'nt always work because I have to overcome a 50 year old bad habit...but, if people can stop smoking...I can stop the AT's :)

[@MrDarkbluman]

I use a more streamlined version. I call it “tell the whole truth”. It’s when you take your thoughts, break it down into its individual statements and claims, and ask if each statement is absolutely true. Maybe there’s some truth there, but automatic thoughts are the lies we tell ourselves. Ferreting out the lies from the truth can really free you up to think more clearly.

[@kuronomalin2392]

MrDarkbluman very interesting. Sounds like a lot of work but worth a try

[@watchwellcast]

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[@watchwellcast]

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[@ShackeriaSharona]

This is the worst part for me, once I get one negative thought it snow balls.

[@rosiemorehous5651]

Keep these coming! I love it, and use it in my social skills groups with Middle School students. Perfect medium.

[@kaitlynmoses2139]

2:02 Best animation ever😂😂😂

[@endie6036]

LOL! 😂😂😂😂

[@twojmntwojmn2621]

this is amazing. to think that im writing this in 2021 and this video is still very much relatable and helpful, even til 9 years later. gonna share this with others in hope that it will help them too!

[@watchwellcast]

Sometimes...maybe. Actually, can't think of a good example. But when the thoughts start spiraling out of control, that's when it's unhealthy!

[@willeumy]

rest in peace

[@djillalibenchaib]

thank you a lot, i was very anxious and looking for any thing to take the AT's and the stress away, and your video really helped me now i'm calm and i think i can beat my anxiety, much love from Algeria , people like you are the real hero's Thank you .

[@its.sarah1guess]

this is the definition of my anxiety disorder...

[@samymadrid2408]

Plz tell me what kind of thoughts do u HV??????

[@levipapichulo_6655]

Raspberry_Pi_961 boring video

[@anthonytwili9313]

So I managed to get rid of these thoughts, however, some of them were motivation to stop from procrastinating.... -_-

[@smartypants8195]

When I hear the two words math test my brain automatically shuts down from working.

[@hithisismira]

Smarty Pants fellow a.r.m.y 🙌

[@shelbyboury3874]

i don’t really struggle with any of these. i’m more focused on when I’m going to have another panic attack or how anxious i feel. i can’t control the future but i can control how i feel and seem to not have a hold on that.

[@matthewflorio2705]

#weneedyouwellcast should be trending on twitter. I need you. We need you. You've given us so many things that can help us improve upon ourselves. Don't shut yourself out of the picture, Kate. We will help you in any way we can! Once again, #weneedyouwellcast.

[@medievalknight9519]

+Matthew Florio Try signing this petition ! www.change.org/p/youtube-youtube-to-start-funding-watchwellcast-again?recruiter=616657262&

[@NestorMaravi]

1. I felt overwhelmed when I found out my my mother needed to pay three months worth of rent, because my bother would be evicted otherwise. 2. Fairy-tail approach. Whenever something less than ideal in regards to finances comes my way, I tend to shut down, and overwhelm myself with negative self-talk. This comes from the traumatic experience of investing $25,000 into real estate investing, and ending up with negative ROI due to lack to discipline, coachability, and emotional intelligence. 3. I am capable of getting inspired and improve the current skills that I have, as well as learn new ones (discipline, coachability, emotional Intelligence), to be able to bring more value to the marketplace, specially during these times. This by default will generate more income towards myself, and my loved ones, changing once and for all the relationship that I have with wealth creation.

[@stephanieclark-castro6981]

Great video. You are easy to understand and I will share with my clients. Very helpful. Please continue to share your content. It’s so needed.

[@guntsmith]

It's hard in the beginning, really hard, but the more you do it the easier it gets. People usually lose motivation in the beginning because they don't get immediate results.

[@f.lucmcc5432]

You're a great animator! And believe me, I don't say that lightly. I love your drawing style, its cute and quick to the point. Nice job!

[@elitepotatoes8447]

This is how my life works... ;( always worrying

[@DelftInBeeld]

No, this is the trick that marketeers and Media play on you...

[@veeyang2810]

Elite Potatoes how to ever overcome

[@maxlexter9832]

Are you still worrying?

[@GoldenDelicious78]

I just came home from my cbt session and this is exactly what she went through with me!

[@shaiclov6908]

Thank u .. I'm really suffering with that.

[@kellyg355]

i struggle a lot with these AT's and let them get in my head and take care my clear state of mind into an irrational one that explodes... this was very helpful and im gonna start attempting.thank you!

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Kelly, To feel better reduce negative thoughts. Be careful what you feed your mind. Avoid comparing yourself physically or mentally with others, reduce watching negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind [psychsomatic]. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. For a relaxed mind observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 10-15-20 minutes or more. You can sit or lie down, anywhere-anytime, neck straight and eyes closed. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Don’t fight your thoughts. With practice the mind will relax. Keep a reminder to observe your breath sensations throughout the day and night --before sleep, when reading, at work, in school, at home, etc with eyes open or closed. Make this a lifetime habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.

[@HannahMarie143221999]

I agree i started thinking negative thoughts all the time in 6th grade and it's gotten worse i'm in 8th grade now but i had started doing things to harm myself i have over 20 cuts but not bad enough to where it scared completely some are still there but i'm done with it i can't keep harming myself so i'm done with it. And I'm gonna be starting therapy again really soon I need it again I just want to be happy again cuz i've developed Depression.

[@clarebekindtoyoursoul_plan5738]

Im a mental health professional and I recommend these short insightful videos to my patients. They are great!. Keep them up!.....I am a total catastrophiser..... :0 so these vidz helped me too !

[@christinarose6779]

+clare chettle That seems to be the trap that many of us who work in mental health fall into. It must be the nature of our work :)

[@jasminmaria1618]

Yeah... I just love your style... the videos you are making to change the world and make it a better place. And I love your voice of reason. You are awesome. Keep it up, I hope I'll get to meet you one day, and thank the cast members too.

[@362adeeburrehman6]

Hshsisis

[@FeelFree3]

Sometimes I think why I have to do something I don't like/not interested? But it can't be helped, it have to be done.

[@user-dl8yo3wv1t]

I had the two most severe panic attacks I’ve had in my entire life of anxiety and attacks in the last two days. Despite plenty of evidence that my heart is fine I still am convinced there’s something wrong with my heart because I feel like I have heart murmurs. My heart will flop around and feel like it’s cramping up out of nowhere and that triggers a HUGE shot of adrenaline that throws me into a panic attack. Both attacks were so severe I completely lost a grip on reality and what was happening despite having my parents there with me, my heart continued to feel like it was hurting/skipping a beat/stopping or whatever it is that is happening and this kept pushing my attacks farther than I have ever experienced. It was so bad that I could not even focus enough to speak. Since my second attack I have been confined to my bed with a feeling that my heart is weak and every time I try to get up the beginnings of a panic attack set on and I have to lay back down and go through all my relaxation techniques from the beginning. I have an emergency appointment tomorrow in the morning which I’m having anxiety about having anxiety at. I can almost always handle panic attacks because I’ve had them for so long I’ve been able to quickly rationalize them and find that I’m in no danger, but now wether or my brain is creating phantom pains or murmurs in my heart (I want to but don’t believe this but it’s what I’m being told over and over) or something is actually happening(this is what I actually believe), I have a belief that I am actually in physical danger of something happening to my heart, I don’t know what is happening all I know is that it is uncomfortable, often painful, and absolutely terrifying. Laying in bed right now I feel like my heart is weakened and if I am not asleep my heart rate sits around 90-110 depending on when the waves of anxiety hit. For summary, either my heart has a legitimate issue, or my brain has found a way to break through the barriers I have set up against normal panic attacks by forcing me to believe I’m in actual danger through making my heart feel like there’s something wrong with it. I also have experienced these “heart murmurs” since 3rd grade, back then they only occurred once every few months but now they are multiple times a day and every one pushes me closer to an attack. When I first mentioned my heart was feeling strange all those years ago they put me on an EKG machine which showed nothing out of the ordinary. For me, I believe this is because at that point they were not happening often enough and the machine missed it. They also happen more the more panicked I get and create a positive loop.

[@deadchannel772]

I loved the animations of the character's facial expressions in this episode!

[@guardianmn]

Please make more. We need your channel to recalibrate our ways of negative thinking. I find this to be very helpful. Thank you!

[@waynewiddowson2692]

AT are not all negative. AT are the thoughts that pop up automatically without any effort of our own. NAT - negative automatic thoughts are the ones that are automatic and negative. These indicate some dysfunctional core beliefs that we need to carefully review and transform. I love the amination and narrating. :)

[@soupe_yt]

KZbin is stupid if they don't fund you anymore. #weneedyouwellcast Help wellcast and youtube change their minds.

[@dethslilgurl]

Why isn't this more POPULAR?! I love this channel

[@SH-tf6qc]

when you take a little problem and turn it into a mindblowing life-changing terrible event. i love her voices

[@T00DEEPBLUE]

I have a question that maybe someone can answer adequately. If 'Emotional Reasoning' is considered irrational thinking, then why is 'Fake It 'Till You Make It' so condoned by psychologists? One is the belief that for example, if you believe you are confident, you therefore inevitably become more confident. While the other might be that, 'If I think I'm a terrible person, then I must be a terrible person!' These two patterns of thinking use exactly the same mechanism of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, so what makes them mutually exclusive? How do these psychologists have the audacity to call Emotional Reasoning irrational, when they're using exactly the same self-imposed fallacy to treat their own patients? How is that justified?

[@Lea150791]

great videos and great advice. these animations are so cute :) and I really like the way you're talking!

[@xanamata5386]

i love my thoughts, negative automatic or positive . it is my playground where i build ideas and widen my perception .

[@DrAlchemist0]

The animations used are very funny and very informative, thank you. :)

[@Rnue]

So unhelpful. I hope this helps someone considering how ridiculous it is. Props for the people who got something out of this.

[@chrisroy8249]

Omg!!! I love the video AT. You are all awesome and talented. I just started a power point for my daughter about how we feed off each other's feelings but really we confuse what we feel between us and it starts Wars. Keep up the great work. I hope I continue to find your site. I'm not that computer savvy. Loved watching, Chris R

[@watchwellcast]

You are spiraling in a different way, but the end result is the same-your method of thinking about things out of your control is getting in the way of you taking risks and living your life. You're right, you could never reach your expectations because you are too afraid to even take the first step and text her. That future might be a possibility for you, but as long as you hold yourself back from it, it will definitely never come true.

[@tamiamonroe]

I am glad I signed up for this psych class that allowed me to watch this video..

[@Toon999kinzpengwo]

When you have anxiety disorders it is so hard to avoid :

[@russllesmith6890]

how do you keep your mind from wandering when you read? It's so frustrating!!!!

[@Sultan-vq6gb]

really good content thanks, finaly someone explains what to do in such situation.

[@Elizakhosasi]

Thank you WELLCAST keep changing our life with your great videos!! :')

[@jaemsnrg]

This is a slightly simplified version of a very powerful practice called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I would highly recommend a book called Feeling Good by David Burns. There is a fairly recent edition an an older one. I'd highly recommend reading and practicing the teachings in this book.

[@mariawardlow6775]

This is really helpful I found out I have ADD and I am a college student. My math anxiety class talks about this. thx

[@humanrightsatfirst9163]

Be aware and allow yourself to have feelings, my personal tip !

[@StupidnessVideos]

AT's has always helped me to not expect so much, and it does. I don't want this kind of AT to disappear though. :P

[@poppybishop696]

I find watching well cast helps me alot

[@lynn3570]

+Poppy Bishop ikr. do you know what happened to it? i mean they didnt post a vid in over a year

[@kat4500]

+KittyFace999 (from what I've heard) they stopped posting after their break because youtube stopped funding them and they can't afford to make these videos without the support from youtube

[@candy7572]

+Poppy Bishop Thats really sad. Their videos are really and I mean REALLY GOOD!

[@lynn3570]

+Lucaya_Peybrina_Riarkle oh. thanks for letting me know. although I AM sad, let's be honest. there are COMPLETELY pointless channels on KZbin, who have more subscribers and more support from KZbin. **COUGH COUGH-- HowToBasic --COUGH COUGH** And this channel is TRUELY BENEFICIAL.

[@apple118247]

this has to be the best channel on youtube and the most life changing love you wellcast:)

[@kmpasa8122]

Thank you for all your videos they truly help! I have the tendency to over-exaggerate things. if my friend would whisper in another friends ear I used to think they were talking about me when it turns out shes was just telling her she started. I will use these tips especially when going to high_school next year!!!! Suuuuuuuppper grateful!!!

[@jacquelinedemaria3563]

Thank you will help me with my students and in my own personal life. Awesome i cant wait to share.

[@jubjub567]

Why do people dislike wellcast? :(

[@carlosvalenzuelajr.289]

ya.

[@RicardoHipper]

Some men just want to watch the dislike button rise

[@jonnyvlogs1563]

Ikr

[@SMBChmmr]

How very sexist of you.

[@mohtaseemrahman4657]

Because the lady's voice is annoying as fuck and bc this is such cliche advice that it doesn't even really work

[@missapple1280]

This is so helpful!

[@DeeDee-zo7rv]

love this :) im going to start a journal for my AT's asap. thanks for this well thought out video. I think it will help alot

[@hehehaha5136]

Am I the only one who actually wrote this stuff down?

[@hehehaha5136]

***** Okay good.

[@FilmBuffBros]

Erika Jennings Maybe you should have just downloaded the Wellcast Worksheet: static.tumblr.com/s2l6mjv/3PCmizxss/automaticthoughts.pdf

[@hehehaha5136]

I don't download stuff.

[@shaiansmith715]

I did too

[@aav_n]

Erika Jennings Those things I NEED to embrace, I need to write down as notes as to master the logic behind it.

[@demoras]

The first step is recording because often in your head you're still stuck in the situation, and inside of your head it can grow into all sorts of nasty thoughts. Journaling helps tame thoughts by making them concrete. It's nice if you can accept things right away. However, most people react emotionally first and as something happens immediately get stuck in a thought loop. They simply unable to accept it. This video is for those people, and builds towards acceptance as a final step.

[@christiangasior4244]

Interesting. Might start journaling.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Informative video. To feel better reduce negative thoughts. Be careful what you feed your mind. Avoid comparing yourself physically or mentally with others, reduce watching negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind [psychsomatic]. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. For a relaxed mind observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 10-15-20 minutes or more. You can sit or lie down, anywhere-anytime, neck straight and eyes closed. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Don’t fight your thoughts. With practice the mind will relax. Keep a reminder to observe your breath sensations throughout the day and night --before sleep, when reading, at work, in school, at home, etc with eyes open or closed. Make this a lifetime habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.

[@MrsRobinNL]

Whenever I get AT's, I always rationalise by asking myself how much impact the situation or event will have on my future. For example: Will I still be worrying about this in two weeks? Probably not, so there's nothing to worry about now either! What also helps is to ask myself if I can do anything about is now. If for example I got a flat tire which would result in me getting late for school, I would just calm myself down by telling myself I can't do anything about it and I'll have to accept it.

[@maximebeaudry1271]

Why is this channel so helpful and so AWSOME?

[@emilymiddleford2138]

Thank you. Your videos actually are extremly helpful

[@osarumenerhunmwunsee]

Which of the following memory concepts best fits the types of automatic thoughts described in the video? consolidation a. consolidationb. subjective forgetting c. episodic memories d. schemas

[@happygamer5464]

+osarumen erhunmwunsee I apologize for my rude behaviour but this channel hasn't been active for about a year. Not many will end up finding this comment.

[@osarumenerhunmwunsee]

HappyGamer too late bro!! I already got the answer and I got it.

[@katecoman521]

My doctor sent me here. Thanks Kindell!!!!!

[@blackpearl1t]

great video guys thank you always have this problem

[@cngzz1zyvov]

one of the best wellcast videos I have seen so far

[@ForeverFashionGirl21]

lol this is me. especially today. thank you.

[@kaylagilchrist5090]

This is the best channel ever :)

[@noahpaules289]

1:03 well my friend has ATs like this: Jozie steals my hat claiming it's hers and then cries thinking we are not her friends. I still like u, I just want my hat! That's another thing the steals something from I us or hurts us and then says it was hers or that we hit HER. One time she didn't like Catherine because she was getting annoyed with Jozie (for good reasons). Harika liked that friend. Jozie says Harika has to choose Catherine or her. Every little thing we do she thinks we aren't her friend. She never looks on the bright side and is miserable. She's much better now though. But she has bad hives. :(

[@pirateh00kar]

don't worry ,there is a lot of people out there just the same as you. you are not going through it alone, I go through it aswell :) work on what you need to work on and find a method that works for you. breathing and meditation might help with reduceing automatic thoughts or help replacing that which is negative to a more positive outcome.

[@rockyandyipper]

Will you make a video about how to not say bad things to strangers

[@incospicuousmeow4242]

I love your presentations -- all of them at wellcast. Thanks.

[@insightfulliving-moodplayl107]

Perfect video to explain what I was trying to convey. Thank you!

[@AlfredoCamarena_arbor_dude]

The video says Dr. Glen has 13 categories for ATs, but it only list out 5 of them...where can I find the rest of his categories?

[@BlessedAretheBinaryBreakers]

Hello! I know this video is old, but would you be open to editing it to allow community captions? I would love to add captions to it for folks on your behalf, but you have to edit it to allow that!

[@WreathStorm]

I'm way too guilty of this. It's so hard not to over think and worry over everything.

[@alma8508]

1:38 SHE SOUNDS LIKE PROFESSOR MCGONAGGALL

[@creationartnation4003]

lol

[@thetopek1423]

yesssssss. i was so happy haha

[@_Starzy]

She actually did omg

[@CGcounselor]

I like this very much. Good information for clients.

[@LegosSnake]

i love the animaitons in theses videos

[@deanacerniglia2316]

This is a great video! May have permission to use it in my parenting curriculum? Thank you for your consideration.

[@destinyfranks8374]

Can you please fix the closed captions, so the deaf and hard-of-hearing community can engage with this video in the same ways the hearing community can? Thank you!

[@Shiri_Yam]

I'm so thankful I watched this video

[@teampeeta10125]

I can't stop watching your videos!!! the tittles are so intriguing.

[@snippplayz628]

my therapist sent this to me and right now he wants me to watch this

[@catrincuevo]

Helpful. Thank you!

[@Love2Fisk]

I love how the animation at: 4:20 tells me not to smash my head against a wall.

[@Lemocon]

thanks this video is awesome and I have serious A.T. That actually turned out to be OCD(obsessive compulsive disorder).

[@VDMac]

This is very helpful. Thank you!

[@NerdLifeIsAGreatLife]

Wow.. this is so helpful. This is a great way to help beat my anxieties!

[@thetopek1423]

love the content and mostly the animation

[@UltimateSuperMe]

I've got a serious problem with AT's. Seeing a counsellor for it, actually. Thanks for uploading this wellcast, I found it helpful. :)

[@stormycube2335]

Great way to shed light on the inner workings of negative automatic thoughts. lol this was great. This exercise quickly puts things into perspective.

[@lxndrfernandez]

Thank you so much for these videos. They have been a big help.

[@362adeeburrehman6]

Lkl