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ANTs —Automatic Negative Thoughts
RNT—Repetitive Negative Thinking

These refer to cognitive distortions that get stuck on loop in your mind.

Acknowledge it as an "ANT" or "RNT" to detach yourself from the emotion.

—10 min of intentional thinking, then shift your focus elsewhere
—is it true or are you just jumping to conclusions?
—Actively reframe the thought into something more helpful and objective.

Worrying — obsess over future “what ifs”
Ruminating — obsessing over past “what ifs”

Both trying to solve the puzzle/problem that our anxiety is locked on

Separation and disconnection feed anxiety and depression. They pull us inside ourselves. 💯