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I feeling depression and mind reading disorder core beliefs is wrong and low confidence and low self-esteem
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Youâve used terms like âmind readingâ and âcore beliefs,â so it sounds like you already know some CBT. Thatâs a real strength. But it may also explain the frustration: you can spot the thinking error and still feel just as low. Insight alone rarely changes a core belief. Beliefs like âIâm not good enoughâ usually form early in life and get stronger every time we act on them. They weaken through repeated new experiences, not just through understanding them.
How this works in practice:
Mind reading. When you catch yourself thinking âthey think Iâm stupid,â write the thought down. Then list the actual evidence for it and against it. Ask: âWhat else could they be thinking?â Youâre not forcing positive thinking; youâre checking facts.
Behavioural experiments. Test the belief in real life. For example, share an opinion in a conversation and notice what actually happens, not what you predicted.
Self-esteem. Every night, write down three things you did, however small. Low self-esteem filters out evidence of competence, so you have to collect it on purpose.
Depression. Donât wait for motivation before you act. Plan one small activity that gives you a sense of pleasure or achievement each day. Activity usually comes first and mood follows.
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Work with a psychologist on structured CBT, where core beliefs can be worked on systematically. This works well online. If low mood has lasted more than two weeks with changes in sleep, appetite, or energy, also see a psychiatrist for an assessment. Therapy and medication work well together when needed.
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Kindly consult a psychologist.
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The above psychological concern needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated and can affect your personal and social life.
It needs to be treated in a holistic approach for complete recovery.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively and without any side effects.
You need an expert psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist and Counseling psychologist for the last 17 years of experience. You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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Consult a psychologist for C B T
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My First Q is how you have diagnosed DEPRESSION. Now a days people are habitual of googling or help of AI and start relating self.
Must stop if you are one. Unless proper history is taken I don't wish to suggest any specific therapy.
Every feelings have some cause and what's that???
Try to locate that first.
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most people's problem is they don't know that's EXACT problem is.
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be cool seek help ..all suggestions will not work unless RCA of triggers done.
Dr. Dharmendra Solanki, PhD.
Counseling Psychologist
Author : SUICIDE TO PSYCHOLOGIST
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Not sure what you meant by mind reading disorder. Please dont give names and tags to your conditions. Wait for a qualified person to assess you and then decide.
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Book for a session to understand and guide you
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Hi, how are you feeling right now? It takes awareness to notice your own thinking patterns, and that's a real strength. "Mind reading" isn't a disorder. It's a common thinking habit in which we assume we know what others are thinking about us, and it usually assumes the worst. It tends to go hand in hand with low self-esteem and depression, because negative core beliefs act like a filter that colors everything you see. Try this: when you catch yourself thinking "they must think I'm...", write the thought down, then write two other possible explanations. Also treat one small win a day as evidence against the old belief, however minor it seems.
Core beliefs like "I'm not good enough" are rarely random. They usually form early, from specific experiences, and they can be changed, but not just by telling yourself to think positively. There's more to look at here, including where your beliefs began, what keeps them alive today, and how the depression and the self-doubt feed each other. CBT and schema-focused therapy are built for exactly this. A therapy session can help you trace those beliefs and slowly replace them with ones that are fairer to you. Call or WhatsApp: nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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It sounds like you are experiencing significant emotional distress characterized by depressive symptoms, low self-esteem, negative core beliefs, and cognitive distortions such as "mind reading" (assuming you know what others are thinking, usually negatively, without sufficient evidence).
These feelings are often tied together in a cycle: deep-seated negative core beliefs (e.g., "I am not good enough") can fuel automatic thoughts like mind reading, which in turn deepens depression and lowers self-confidence. The good news is that these negative thinking patterns and beliefs are learned over time, which means they can also be unlearned with the right support and strategies.
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Consult with me is recommended
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Mr. Lt Col Rajesh Sharma
Counselling Psychologist
25 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Depression and anxiety are not difficult to treat provided you see a qualified and experienced therapist
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We can help
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Feel free to call
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Ms. Pooja Bhargava
Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Depression and anxiety can feed distorted thoughts. You can get in touch with a psychologist. Cognitive behaviour therapy is effective for working on negative core beliefs and low self esteem
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Ms. Azeeza Syed
Counselling Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It sounds like you're going through a really heavy time, with low mood and low self-esteem. Just so you know, "mind reading" isn't a disorder. It's something many of us do, where we feel sure we know what others are thinking about us, and it's usually negative. Say a friend takes a while to reply, and your mind jumps to "they find me boring." Most of the time they were just busy, but the thought feels so real that it chips away at your confidence. The good news is these patterns can change with the right support.
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Please consider booking a consultation with a counselling psychologist or psychiatrist, so someone can understand what you're going through properly. Therapy like CBT works well for exactly these thought patterns. Until then, when you catch yourself thinking "they must think badly of me," try pausing and asking, "Do I actually have proof of this? What else could be true?"
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Be gentle with yourself. Try to keep small routines going, like regular sleep, a short walk, and meals on time. Talk to someone you trust about how you're feeling. If things ever start to feel hopeless or you have thoughts of hurting yourself, please reach out to a doctor or a helpline right away.
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Dr. Rupali Mohbe (PhD)
Psychologist
26 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Your symptoms resemble depression and cognitive distortions like "mind reading." Believing others think negatively of you is consistent with low self-esteem, which a professional evaluation can help address.
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Consult psychologist Dr. Rupali Mohbe at BIRDY ME. You can book a convenient online session or visit offline at 208, CENTRAL, Sangath IPL, Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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Ms. Poornima Waghmare
Mental Health Counselor
23 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi..It sounds like you are carrying a really heavy weight right now. Dealing with depression, low confidence, and low self-esteem is exhausting on its own, but when your mind is also playing tricks on you—making you feel like you can read other people's minds—it can feel incredibly overwhelming and isolating.
Please know that you are not broken, and you are not alone in experiencing this. What you are describing is a well-known psychological pattern, and it can be changed.
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consult ..
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connect soon..
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Mr. Vaibhav Singh
Counselling Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Mumbai
It can be managed with the correct approach. Consult when possible
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