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Black and White thinking:1
Situation: You have had a very good day. You started with a very nutritious breakfast of poached eggs on dark rye toast, and you enjoyed a lunch consisting of smoked salmon. When you came home from work, your partner surprised you with your favourite decadent dessert. You lost all will power and you “gave in” and had a slice.
What do you think your feelings in this situation?
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What do you think your thoughts are?1
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What is a more rational response to the situation above?1
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Mind reading:1
Situation: You are at the pool, dressed in a swim suit surrounded by some people who are thinner than you, and some people who are bigger than you.
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What do you think your feelings are in this situation?1
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What do you think your thoughts are in this situation?1
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What is a more rational response to the situation above?1
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Predicting the future/catastropising1
Situation: Christmas and New Year are coming up. There will be a week of solid eating of energy dense and fatty foods and lots of alcohol. It is possible that I can put on weight.
What do you think your feelings in this situation?
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What do you think your thoughts are?1
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What is a more rational response to the situation above?1
