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	[[Cognitive Distortion]]s are exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that are believed to perpetuate the effects of psychopathological states, especially depression and anxiety. When we over-rely on cognitive distortions, we usually interpret events in such a way that fuels emotions such as anxiety, depression, or anger. All-or-nothing thinking is one such distortion. All-or-nothing thinking refers to thinking in extremes. You are either a success or a failure. Something is right or it's wrong. These are examples of all-or-nothing thinking (also known as black-and-white thinking). Thoughts and beliefs that are grounded in pessimism can negatively impact your feelings, emotions, and mental health.		[[Cognitive Distortion]]s are exaggerated, obsessive or irrational thought patterns that are believed to perpetuate the effects of psychopathological states, especially depression and anxiety. When we over-rely on cognitive distortions, we usually interpret events in such a way that fuels emotions such as anxiety, depression, or anger. All-or-nothing thinking is one such distortion. All-or-nothing thinking refers to thinking in extremes. You are either a success or a failure. Something is right or it's wrong. These are examples of all-or-nothing thinking (also known as black-and-white thinking). Thoughts and beliefs that are grounded in pessimism can negatively impact your feelings, emotions, and mental health.

	In order to overcome all-or-nothing thinking, it is important to avoid thinking in negative, absolute terms. Learning how to clear [[Negative Ego]] through refocusing thoughts is suggested to help relieve [[Mental Anxiety]] and stress related to negative emotions exacerbated by negative thoughts.		In order to overcome all-or-nothing thinking, it is important to avoid thinking in negative, absolute terms. Learning how to clear [[Negative Ego]] through refocusing thoughts is suggested to help relieve [[Mental Anxiety]] and stress related to negative emotions exacerbated by negative thoughts.

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Narcissistic personality disorder

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	People matching the diagnostic criteria for [[Narcissism\|narcissistic personality disorder]] also use splitting as a central [[Ego Defense Mechanism]]. Most often the narcissist does this as an attempt to stabilize their sense of self positivity in order to preserve their [[Self Esteem]], by perceiving themselves as purely upright or admirable and others who do not conform to their will or values as purely wicked or contemptible. Given "the narcissist's perverse sense of entitlement and [[Splitting]] ... he or she can be equally geared, psychologically and practically, towards the promotion of projects simultaneously, promoting the demise of a certain collectively beneficial project.		People matching the diagnostic criteria for [[Narcissism\|narcissistic personality disorder]] also use splitting as a central [[Ego Defense Mechanism]]. Most often the narcissist does this as an attempt to stabilize their sense of self positivity in order to preserve their [[Self Esteem]], by perceiving themselves as purely upright or admirable and others who do not conform to their will or values as purely wicked or contemptible. Given "the narcissist's perverse sense of entitlement and [[Splitting]] ... he or she can be equally geared, psychologically and practically, towards the promotion of projects simultaneously, promoting the demise of a certain collectively beneficial project.

	The cognitive habit of splitting also implies the use of other related [[Ego Defense Mechanism]]s, namely idealization and devaluation, which are preventative attitudes or reactions to ~~narcissistic rage~~ and narcissistic injury.		The cognitive habit of splitting also implies the use of other related [[Ego Defense Mechanism]]s, namely idealization and devaluation, which are preventative attitudes or reactions to [[Narcissistic Rage]] and narcissistic injury.


	==References==		==References==

Lisa at 02:07, 10 November 2019

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	[[Cognitive Distortion]]s are exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that are believed to perpetuate the effects of psychopathological states, especially depression and anxiety. When we over-rely on cognitive distortions, we usually interpret events in such a way that fuels emotions such as anxiety, depression, or anger. All-or-nothing thinking is one such distortion. All-or-nothing thinking refers to thinking in extremes. You are either a success or a failure. Something is right or it's wrong. These are examples of all-or-nothing thinking (also known as black-and-white thinking). In order to overcome all-or-nothing thinking, it is important to avoid thinking in negative, absolute terms.		[[Cognitive Distortion]]s are exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that are believed to perpetuate the effects of psychopathological states, especially depression and anxiety. When we over-rely on cognitive distortions, we usually interpret events in such a way that fuels emotions such as anxiety, depression, or anger. All-or-nothing thinking is one such distortion. All-or-nothing thinking refers to thinking in extremes. You are either a success or a failure. Something is right or it's wrong. These are examples of all-or-nothing thinking (also known as black-and-white thinking). Thoughts and beliefs that are grounded in pessimism can negatively impact your feelings, emotions, and mental health.

			In order to overcome all-or-nothing thinking, it is important to avoid thinking in negative, absolute terms. Learning how to clear [[Negative Ego]] through refocusing thoughts is suggested to help relieve [[Mental Anxiety]] and stress related to negative emotions exacerbated by negative thoughts.

	==Splitting==		==Splitting==

Lisa at 02:04, 10 November 2019

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	[[Cognitive Distortion]]s are exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that are believed to perpetuate the effects of psychopathological states, especially depression and anxiety. When we over-rely on cognitive distortions, we usually interpret events in such a way that fuels emotions such as anxiety, depression, or anger. All-or-nothing thinking is one such distortion. All-or-nothing thinking refers to thinking in extremes. You are either a success or a failure.		[[Cognitive Distortion]]s are exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that are believed to perpetuate the effects of psychopathological states, especially depression and anxiety. When we over-rely on cognitive distortions, we usually interpret events in such a way that fuels emotions such as anxiety, depression, or anger. All-or-nothing thinking is one such distortion. All-or-nothing thinking refers to thinking in extremes. You are either a success or a failure. Something is right or it's wrong. These are examples of all-or-nothing thinking (also known as black-and-white thinking). In order to overcome all-or-nothing thinking, it is important to avoid thinking in negative, absolute terms.

	==Splitting==		==Splitting==

Lisa at 04:12, 26 June 2018

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	[[Cognitive Distortion]]s are exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that are believed to perpetuate the effects of psychopathological states, especially depression and anxiety.		[[Cognitive Distortion]]s are exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that are believed to perpetuate the effects of psychopathological states, especially depression and anxiety. When we over-rely on cognitive distortions, we usually interpret events in such a way that fuels emotions such as anxiety, depression, or anger. All-or-nothing thinking is one such distortion. All-or-nothing thinking refers to thinking in extremes. You are either a success or a failure.

	==Splitting==		==Splitting==
	(All-or-nothing thinking or dichotomous reasoning)		(All-or-nothing thinking or dichotomous reasoning)
	Evaluating the self, as well as events in life in extreme terms. It’s either all good or all bad, either black or white, nothing in between. Causing every small imperfection to seem incredibly dangerous and painful. Splitting involves using terms like "always", "every" or "never" when this is neither true nor equivalent to the truth. Example: When an admired person makes a minor mistake, the admiration is turned into contempt.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_distortion Cognitive Distortion]</ref>		Evaluating the self, as well as events in life in extreme terms. It’s either all good or all bad, either black or white, nothing in between. Causing every small imperfection to seem incredibly dangerous and painful. Splitting involves using terms like "always", "every" or "never" when this is neither true nor equivalent to the truth. Example: When an admired person makes a minor mistake, the admiration is turned into contempt.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_distortion Cognitive Distortion]</ref>

			==Narcissistic personality disorder==
			People matching the diagnostic criteria for [[Narcissism\|narcissistic personality disorder]] also use splitting as a central [[Ego Defense Mechanism]]. Most often the narcissist does this as an attempt to stabilize their sense of self positivity in order to preserve their [[Self Esteem]], by perceiving themselves as purely upright or admirable and others who do not conform to their will or values as purely wicked or contemptible. Given "the narcissist's perverse sense of entitlement and [[Splitting]] ... he or she can be equally geared, psychologically and practically, towards the promotion of projects simultaneously, promoting the demise of a certain collectively beneficial project.

			The cognitive habit of splitting also implies the use of other related [[Ego Defense Mechanism]]s, namely idealization and devaluation, which are preventative attitudes or reactions to narcissistic rage and narcissistic injury.


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[[Cognitive Distortion]]s are exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that are believed to perpetuate the effects of psychopathological states, especially depression and anxiety.

==Splitting==
(All-or-nothing thinking or dichotomous reasoning)
Evaluating the self, as well as events in life in extreme terms. It’s either all good or all bad, either black or white, nothing in between. Causing every small imperfection to seem incredibly dangerous and painful. Splitting involves using terms like "always", "every" or "never" when this is neither true nor equivalent to the truth. Example: When an admired person makes a minor mistake, the admiration is turned into contempt.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_distortion Cognitive Distortion]</ref>

==References==

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==See Also==

[[Negative Ego]]

[[Ego Defense Mechanism]]

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