Sunday, August 30, 2015

Distorted Thinking Part 5

This part is about,"jumping to conclusions."  Jumping to conclusions is when you make a negative interpretation even though there are no facts to support your conclusion. This causes me distress. If I don't hear from a friend for awhile I conclude,"She doesn't want to talk to me anymore." It makes me sad, makes me isolate and makes me hate people- and what for?! I need to realize this is a distorted thought! I called a friend I hadn't heard from in awhile, and who I assumed did not want to be in contact. We had a great conversation. She misses me very much, and thinks about me. She had been to busy to pick up the phone, and was grateful I called. So, I sat with that resentment for awhile because of a false conclusion.
So crazy.
 
(source: http://www.changethethought.com/tag/sculpture/)

Do you ever find yourself jumping to conclusions or am I a total nut?

Note On Step 4

I am on Step 4 now. I find it hard finding my part, in the resentments I still hold towards others. Some things (such as abuse) were completely not my fault. My sponsor said your part can be that you are still holding onto this resentment, and letting it affect your life!

It is taking me awhile to complete this step. It is bringing up a lot of ugly feelings. I can't wait to be rid of them!