the splitting hack: cognitive tricks to help you dismantle patterns of black and white thinking

Splitting (also known as “all-or-nothing” thinking) is a trait and symptom of mental health disorder labels like BPD, EUPD, cPTSD, ADHD, and ADS. Splitting does devastating damage to our relationships. The truth is that splitting is only one of the many different types cognitive distortions that are likely causing most of your mental and emotional suffering. In this episode of the podcast, you’ll learn about all the different types of cognitive distortions. You'll also discover how to use cognitive restructuring and Socratic questioning to increase your awareness of your distorted thought patterns and begin questioning their validity.↓ Want to unlock ALL my BPD-related episodes? Scroll to the bottom of this post for more info. ↓Questions answered in this episode:■ How to spot cognitive distortions (faulty thought patterns)■ How changing your beliefs is a pathway to inner peace■ What we can learn about meta-awareness from holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl’s methods of self-observation (zooming out and taking a higher perspective of our lives and experiences to reduce suffering)■ Why seeing from a higher perspective is essential■ What is cognitive restructuring?■ Socratic questioning (examples and how to utilize it in your life to reduce distorted beliefs and thought patterns)Recommended resources: Cognitive restructuring and Socratic questioning worksheetEnjoyed this episode? Explore more as a Premium Submarine. Dive deep into hundreds of hours of exclusive content on Patreon, including my original BPD recovery series, guided meditations, and much more. Click here to preview the premium collections you’ll unlock access to for as little as a couple of cups of coffee a month. Learn more and join at backfromtheborderline.com.The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.