63 — Combat Catastrophic Thoughts So You Can Feel Better and Take Positive Action

Catastrophic thoughts involve imagining worst-case scenarios and predicting doom and gloom. If you're not careful, those thoughts can keep you stuck in a dark place. And the more often you entertain them, the more likely they are to happen again.

Catastrophic thoughts are a common issue we tackle in therapy, and they often go hand-in-hand with issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and stress. The strategy I share in this episode is one of my favorite ways to combat them. Start using this tool today, and you might gain some instant relief.

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