This pattern of thinking traps Rosey into interpreting or seeing things in a certain way. Furthermore, when Rosey overfocuses on one interpretation, it might not even occur to her that there might be other ways to think about the event or situation. In over focusing on a certain conclusion, Rosey might not see the evidence that counters the conclusion that makes her anxious: People speak to her. They smile at her. Most important, they almost never ask if she’s feeling okay

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