Bad mood Quote by David D. Burns
“That's one of the peculiar things about bad moods - we often fool ourselves and create misery by telling ourselves things that simply are not true.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, David D. Burns, 1980
People often worsen bad moods by believing false statements, creating unnecessary suffering.
In simple terms: We make misery worse by believing lies about ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Challenge negative self‑talk.
Themes
mental health
self‑talk
misery
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
self‑help
psychology
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy sessions
- journaling
- stressful events
Key Concepts
cognitive distortion
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What untrue belief fuels your bad mood?
- How can you replace it with a fact?
A Different Perspective
Self‑talk can be hard to notice without mindfulness.
