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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.