Title: Here is a comprehensive guide on maladaptive thinking
Headings: Maladaptive Thinking – A Guide
Maladaptive Thinking – A Guide
Table of Contents
What is Maladaptive Thinking?
Basic Concepts of Maladaptive Thoughts
Negative Automatic Thoughts
Repetitive Negative Thoughts
The Inner Critic
What Causes/ Drives Maladaptive Thinking?
Conclusion

Content: Psychologists and CBT experts theorize that the negative thoughts, specifically the automatic thoughts, often flow from some of the deeper beliefs and values we may have about ourselves and also how we think/ believe the world works. Accordingly, if someone has uncharacteristically unhelpful/ negative thoughts about someone or something, then it’s likely that they have maladaptive schemas, as well as some unflattering beliefs about their worthiness (at the core) as human beings. As mentioned above, the core beliefs often stem from deeper, unpleasant beliefs that are reinforced in childhood. Therefore, if you go through something bad as an adult, your pre-established thoughts and experiences would put the new sad experiences into perspective. Conclusion
At the end of the day, beliefs that are biased inaccurately, negatively, and are rigid play a significant role in the development of anxiety and other mood disorders. However, these interpersonal beliefs and beliefs could be changed through cognitive behavioral therapy. It’s also important to know that the negative core beliefs are tough and almost impossible to eliminate because these beliefs lie deep in the individual’s mind and also in the most emotional part of the brain, the one that often resists evidence and logic. Changing such deep-seated beliefs would require replacement of the existing beliefs, loads of therapy, and even more patience and understanding.