Cognitive Distortions #2: FILTERING (Losing Sight of the Big Picture) | Dr. Rami Nader

[@KMTGlobal.]

Dr. Nader, you are such a legend. Your voice is so soothing, I'm sure no matter how distressed your patients may be leave your practice feeling that bit better about themselves. Thanks again for posting your very knowledgeable and indepth videos for those who may not be able to afford to see a Therapist but can access these gems

[@DrRamiNader]

Thank you for your kind words. Apparently not everyone likes my voice, but it's the one I've got, so I'm glad some people like it 😃

[@JoeJoe-vm9si]

Pondering the concepts of filtering and all or nothing thinking opens up a whole world of possibility and potential that is otherwise discarded or denied. Paradoxically, trying to control the world by filtering and polarizing enslaves you in narrow pathways. Just being aware of my tendency to think like this is liberating. Being aware of the other possibilities brings fresh energy to life. Thanks.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Joe - you're absolutely right. Being aware of these cognitive distortions is key in changing them!

[@shabnamsiddiq1391]

Dr Nader your style of explaining things is great and also inspirational, thank you for sharing. Brilliant content 👍

[@DrRamiNader]

Thank you again for your kind words. Glad the videos are helpful for you!

[@sonia6808]

I'm so grateful to have found your channel! Thank you for all the great videos, amongst other things they have really helped me to change my view of things😌

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Scarlett - thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad you have found the videos helpful.

[@tabithaormiston-smith590]

Actually that picture of the rainbow was about the first thing I notice every time I watch one of your videos. For me, it adds to your credibiltiy - a child's picture, evidence that you have a life :)

[@DrRamiNader]

My daughter made that for me 😃

[@Nietskii]

Reminds me of how positive qualities of a person are filtered out in a moment of black and white thinking

[@DrRamiNader]

That can also be the case in the cognitive distortion of labelling.

[@Nietskii]

@@DrRamiNader I’ll check it out, thanks for sharing!

[@DrRamiNader]

👍 You're very welcome!

[@Nietskii]

@@DrRamiNader Oftentimes these cognitive distortions are amplified under increasing emotional distress. Many of these distortions are similar to logical fallacies covered in critical thinking workbooks but do you believe working on one’s emotional intelligence should quell the effects these distorted ways of thinking have on us?

[@DrRamiNader]

If by emotional intelligence you mean awareness of thinking patterns and emotional states, then yes, the more a person is aware of these things, the better they will be able to manage negative emotional states.

[@MRnobodyAIpodcast]

Is there a way to flip cognitive filtering from a weakness to A positive say cognitively filter all the negative only seeing the positive

[@dcg-doomsdaycultforgamers1180]

I caught myself doing it while watching the video. Your videos are so helpful.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Franz - glad you found it helpful!

[@stressshardy8748]

Love the video and truly appreciate what you do dr. Rami your videos help me lots

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Chris - thank you for your kind words and I'm glad you have found the video helpful.

[@itsdevgarg]

Thank you so much for making these videos! Love from India. 🙏😊

[@DrRamiNader]

You're very welcome. Glad you have found them helpful.

[@neginpedersen1506]

Great video

[@DrRamiNader]

Thanks Negin! Much appreciated :)

[@Gunnar-ku4ut]

Thank you! 🙏

[@DrRamiNader]

You're very welcome!

[@muskduh]

Thanks for the presentation.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Glenn, you're very welcome. Glad you found the video helpful.

[@WhiteRose753]

I always worried on what my coworkers feel about me. This has resulted in not being in a relationship and getting married and having a family. I fear they would be mad about it. I haven't talked to a guy in over 5 years for fear if my coworkers find out. I don't know if it is a control thing as it makes me feel anxious and sad.

[@sushs7991]

I have a question, i feel like I'm not able to notice the few distortions that i do when they happen. I notice them later on when i think that what went wrong. Then i realise the thing want bad it was a distortion in the way i thought and approached it.

[@sushs7991]

What's your advice on that?

[@DrRamiNader]

I have done a video on identifying negative thinking patterns early on. I use a 3 column thought record to help identify the cognitive distortions as they arise. You can find that video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4Cyn6V6i9GMpZY

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