Why do negative thoughts (the 'ANT' buddies) show up?

They try to keep us safe by pointing out what might hurt us and helping us learn from mistakes.

Name one feeling you might have when the 'ANT' buddies take over.

Afraid, anxious, worried, or angry

To stop the negative thought using a thought-stopping statement.

I can change a negative thought into a more helpful thought.

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Automatic Negative Thoughts, or ANTs, are negative thoughts that can leave you feeling bad and stop you from problem solving.
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Although negative thoughts are normal and try to keep us safe, getting stuck in them can lead to feelings of fear, anxiety, worry, or anger.
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To manage ANT buddies, you can recognize the thought, swat it with a thought stopping statement, catch it to examine it, and question the thought to find the truth.