Some common examples of negative thought patterns include:
- Catastrophizing: Expecting the worst possible outcome in any situation.
- Black-and-White Thinking: Seeing things in extremes, with no middle ground.
- Overgeneralization: Making broad, negative assumptions based on a single event.
- Personalization: Blaming yourself for events outside your control.
- Mind Reading: Assuming you know what others are thinking, often assuming they have negative thoughts about you.