How You Can Become Better at Recognizing Depression-Causing Thoughts as They Happen | Dr. Rami Nader

When a person is experiencing depression, they tend to think in more negative ways, which in turn, worsens the depression. In this video, we discuss powerful tools to help you better identify and recognize depression-causing thoughts when they happen. Improving awareness of negative thoughts contributing to depression is a key skill in helping a person better manage symptoms of low mood and depression. The video discusses how to use a three-column thought record to improve awareness of depression-causing thoughts and some questions to ask yourself to better recognize the negative thoughts contributing to low mood. Awareness of these negative thinking patterns using a three-column thought record is an important first step in being able to use cognitive therapy techniques to challenge negative thoughts and improve depression symptoms.
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[@gloriakurkowski101]

Excellent information, Dr. Thank you. I wake up every day depressed and have negative thoughts and worse constantly. I will try this and I feel I'll be able to make the connections to my negativity. Thank you again.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Gloria - you are very welcome. If you are interested in learning more about depression management skills, I have a playlist of videos you might want to take a look at: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s1xOWOVHDMBPWjZImyu8M8d

[@codywilliams6194]

Love all your advice, youre a smart guy. I just wish it was as easy as you make it sound. I have past bullying incidents that race through my mind 100's of times a hour and I cant ever seem to get them to stop. Its led to horrible anxiety and depression to the point where I barely leave the house now

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Cody - trust me, I know how difficult it can be to challenge these types of negative thoughts. But cognitive therapy is a skill and the more a person practices the skill, the better they get at it. I have done some videos on understanding and dealing with past traumatic events, so you might want to take a look and see if they could be of help: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s1k4GVplvoHSesDIofh-AUc

[@badermohsin316]

Thank you for the video Dr Nader

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Bedo - you're welcome. Glad you found the video helpful.

[@carlernestsantos6523]

Doctor Nader keep doing what you are doing. You are helping us in ways you can never imagine

[@DrRamiNader]

That's really nice to hear. Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad you have found the videos helpful.

[@anoshya]

Great presentations spoken with a calm mind..very useful..thanks

[@DrRamiNader]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@LifeBlissCoaching]

I feel like when I'm in the shower is when I notice my mind thinking about a whole bunch of things. A lot of times traumatic events or something hurtful someone said will come backup into my mind and I'll be thinking about it randomly which triggers emotions.

[@DrRamiNader]

That's pretty common. It's when our minds are not occupied that negative thoughts can seep in

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[@mayracramer5608]

Hi . Can you do a video on dysthymia

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Mayra - I have done a couple of videos on anhedonia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opPYnZd-jJWbhq8 , kzbin.info/www/bejne/roubiph9jdSHptE I hope you find them helpful.

[@ocrodger]

A thought record is a good idea.... but what do you do when you wake up in the middle of the night? I'm not going to pull a thought record out and start recording everything at 1:00 a.m. my issue is having thoughts wake me up in the middle of the night. Any suggestions?

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Rodger - you're correct, you wouldn't use a written thought record in the middle of the night. However, the idea is to practice using thought records until you get so familiar with them that you can start doing the thought record in your head. The written thought record is a tool to help a person get proficient at the skill of challenging negative thoughts. Hope that makes sense.

[@tabithaormiston-smith590]

Did you know the link to the thought sheet is broken?

[@DrRamiNader]

It seems to be working for me. Not sure why you can't access it.

[@Bslx0]

Is that shirt Calvin Klein? :D

[@DrRamiNader]

Lol I don't think so.

[@Bslx0]

@@DrRamiNader haha ohhh okay. Maybe one day you can make a men’s fashion channel. 😁 I really like the shirts you wear! Been looking for some good quality ones myself.