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In a post of 200-300 words, discuss irrational beliefs.

• Which of the listed irrational beliefs do you still fall into?  Discuss briefly.
• Which  irrational beliefs do you no longer subscribe to? What do you think led to the change?
• What insights have you developed as a result of learning these concepts.

Irrational Beliefs

Irrational and often subconscious beliefs can cause emotional pain and distress. Below is a list of 24 common irrational beliefs (derived from the work of psychologist Albert Ellis). 

1. To be happy I must have love and approval from my mate, my family, and my friends all the time.

2. I must be competent and perfect in all things that I do.

3. It is horrible when things are not the way I want them to be.

4. I can't be happy because of things that I can't change that happened to me in the past.

5. If others are critical of me, I must have done something wrong.

6. It is easier to avoid problems than to face life's difficulties and responsibilities.

7. I would be happy and successful if others didn't get in my way.

8. I am responsible for the happiness of others and they are responsible for my happiness.

9. I can't change what I think and what I feel.

10. People are fragile and should never be hurt.

11. If you don't please others they will abandon or reject you.

12. There is a perfect love and a perfect relationship.

13. It is bad or wrong to be selfish.

14. I should be able to control my child's/mate's behavior.

15. I must never show any weakness.

16. I can do things only when I am in the mood to do them.

17. I shouldn't have to feel any pain. I am entitled to a good life.

18. Self-discipline is too hard for me to achieve.

19. Everything has to be perfect in order for me to enjoy it.

20. Everybody should trust me.

21. I should be happy all the time.

22. There is an immediate and magical cure for all my problems.

23. I must be absolutely sure before I make a decision.

24. The world should be fair.