Depression · Cognitive
Depression Core Beliefs Worksheet
Weigh the absolute, draft a truer rule
Depression speaks in absolutes — 'I'm worthless,' 'nothing changes,' 'I'm a burden.' This sheet drags the belief into the room, weighs the evidence, and drafts a more accurate rule.
The core belief depression whispers most
How true it feels (0–100)
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Evidence FOR (be honest)
Evidence AGAINST (small counts)
Who taught me this belief, and when did I first hear it?
A more accurate, more compassionate rule
How true the old belief feels now (0–100)
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