Room 2 - Challenging Negative Thoughts

A space to breathe

Mabuhay!

Welcome to this room — a quiet corner for the overactive mind.When your thoughts keep looping, it’s like your brain is running laps without resting. This room helps you slow the cycle down, breathe, and create a little mental space.

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Why We Think the Way We Do

Sometimes, negative thoughts crash in like a surprise guest - but truth is, they usually didn't just pop out of nowhere. They've probably been brewing a while.

Your past might still be whispering old stories: "You're not good enough," “Don’t even try.” Classic reruns, but somehow still convincing.

Your environment — whether it’s your home, your job, or even the group chat — can shape your inner world. Calm outside? Easier to breathe. Chaos? Suddenly you’re arguing with the microwave.

Fear loves to show up dressed as “What if?” or “I can’t.” Sounds like it’s trying to help, but honestly, it just talks too much and doesn’t let you leave the house.

Then there’s other people’s voices — judgements, silence, expectations. Sometimes it’s not even what they said, it’s what they didn’t say. And that stuff sticks.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I like this?” — here’s your friendly reminder:

You’re not broken. You’re responding.

And guess what? Responses can be reshaped. (Also, you’re doing better than you think.)

What is CBT?

CBT starts by helping you notice the thoughts that pop up - especially the ones that feel automatic. Just because you think something, doesn't mean it's true.

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CBT Across Mental Health Conditions

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What if nothing works?

Sometimes you’ll read everything, do the journaling, breathe a little… and still feel like nothing’s shifting.


That’s not failure.

That’s part of it.


When you’re stuck in your head, it’s tempting to keep digging — to overthink your overthinking. But maybe you don’t need more thoughts right now.

Maybe you need to move. Or pause. Or try a different door.


Here’s what helps some people when the mental loop won’t quit:

  • Step away — even just for 5 minutes.
  • Name something around you: a color, a sound, a texture.
  • Do something small but physical: sip water, stand up, stretch anything.
  • Tell yourself, “I’ve felt this before. It passed then. It will pass again.”

Stepping away could also be just as helpful. Redirecting your mind and focus onto something completely different might be your best move.

Why not check out the Fitness Hub - through curated body-based exercises, gentle movement, breathing, and other ways to physically shift your state when your thoughts won't.

Sometimes, the mind needs a break - and the body holds the key.

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