If you are an adult with ADHD who is a perfectionist, driven by your emotions, and seeks approval from others, you might want to read this. You're not alone.

Stressful thinking patterns are an example of cognitive distortions—the belief that something is true despite it having no basis in fact. Not surprisingly, this leads to mental suffering. I’m ...

This form of talk therapy can provide you with strategies for recognizing distorted thinking patterns, coping with stressful situations, and facing your fears head on.

Depression on the other hand is a pattern of negative thinking associated with a certain life event. One of the reasons why thoughts may work against someone is due to cognitive distortion.

These distorted thought patterns often reinforce feelings of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, causing individuals to perceive situations in an overly negative or unrealistic way.

Those suffering from clinical depression may struggle with distorted thinking patterns, where even small setbacks feel catastrophic.