- I must be approved of and liked by people and if not I am a terrible person, this leads to the symptoms of anxiety, guilt, shame and depression. We metaphorically level a gun at our heads and the nervous system dutifully responds!
- You should treat me well and fairly and if not you are an awful human being. This leads to the symptoms of anger, rage and passive aggressiveness.
- World conditions under which I live must be the way I want them to be and if not I can’t stand it, it’s awful. This leads to procrastination, depression, self-pity and problems with addictions.