You have much less control over your thoughts and feelings than most people would lead you to believe. Which is extremely unfortunate when you have mental health struggles. This is why most of the things you try to change your thinking, at best, don't work, and, at worst, have then opposite effect. I'm sharing 6 common mistakes I see therapy patients making when trying to fix their mental health by controlling their thoughts, and what to do instead. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly⁠. ⁠Sleep better, without pills (partner I believe in)⁠ ⁠My book: For When Everything is Burning⁠ Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety(I have partnered with this brand): ⁠iOS ⁠ ⁠Android⁠ ⁠Connect with me on TikTok: Connect on Instagram ⁠Therapy with me (Iowa residents only)⁠ ⁠Work with me (Non-Iowa residents) Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-eilers/support