When a thought is negative and pessimistic, it may lead to worrisome and depressive feelings, and careless or poorly planned actions. Negative thoughts include distortions, inaccurate exaggerations, irrelevant thoughts, misperceptions, doubts, deceptions, and lies you tell yourself. Thoughts, feelings, and beliefs often become confused and distorted, especially with substance use and abuse. Confused thoughts and inaccurate beliefs lead to compromised actions. This lesson will help you examine the thoughts and beliefs influencing your feelings and actions. You must change the way you think in order to strengthen your recovery. Discover ten principles of self-change and learn to change the way you think, feel, and act.
