Cognitive Restructuring

Part 1: Situation

Ananya not able to clear exams, and went into stress, guilt, anger and self shame/doubt

When: 2 months ago, in December 2025

Part 2: Automatic Thought (Catch)

1) I am a failure 2) Others are getting ahead 3) Shame on myself seeing others promoting to next level

Part 3: Emotion (Before)

Emotion: Guilt, Fear, Dispair, Shame

Intensity: 9

Part 4: Cognitive Distortion

Distortions: Catastrophizing, Overgeneralization, Emotional Reasoning

Other: (not filled)

Part 5: Evidence Check

For:

Seeing everyone going ahead of me, and i have freezed and left behind

Against:

Failure in exam

Part 6: Behaviour (Before Reframe)

Sadness, Avoiding people, not talking to anyone, confined myself in my room

Emotion After Behaviour: sad, guilt, crying, shame

Intensity: 8

Part 7: Balanced Thought (Reframe)

I am learning from my mistakes and failures

Part 8: Emotion After Reframe

Emotion: Mild confidence

Intensity: 4

Part 9: Future Action

1) Set up a time table 2) Do not waste time in reel scrolling 3) Will not overthink and make imaginary situation

Part 10: Additional Information

No additional information at this time, client is supportive and cooperating

Therapist Notes

Cognitive restructuring of thoughts has started, negative and stressful loop of thoughts has been stopped, new path forwards, and new ways of thinking is established