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Emotion Regulation MYTHS About Feelings
Myths are commonly held beliefs that are not true. My thoughts and feelings can be impacted by distortions; therefore, it’s helpful to notice and challenge them when they happen.
1. There is a right way to feel in every situation.
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2. I must be weak if I have difficult feelings like sadness or anxiety.
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3. Some emotions are bad and destructive.
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4. Being emotional means being out of control.
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5. Emotions can happen for no reason.
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6. If I feel bad, it must mean something wrong with me, or that I’m doing something wrong.
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7. If I’m the only one who has this emotion, I shouldn’t be feeling how I feel.
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8. It is ok to ignore painful or difficult emotions.
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9. Being emotional is the only way to get support from others.
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10. Other people can know how I’m feeling better than I can.
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