Cognitive Distortions #2: Overgeneralization; The Dizzy Man
Dr. Burns
Overgeneralization
The Dizzy Man: Solving a Medical Mystery Fast!
Welcome back! We have two cool videos for you today. The first video explores overgeneralization–an incredibly common cognitive distortion that fuels depression, anxiety, and anger. The second video features an inspiring story about a seven-year medical mystery that was solved in one brief conversation.
Video 1: The Thinking Error That Says “You’ll Never Be Good Enough” (5:08)
In this second video in our cognitive distortions series, Dr. David Burns explores Overgeneralization, the thinking error that turns a single failure or rejection into a never-ending pattern of defeat. Depression is impossible without this cruel distortion.
If you’ve ever told yourself you’ll “always” fail or “never” be good enough during a moment of despair, this video may be incredibly helpful.
Video 2: He’d Been Dizzy for 7 Years. One Conversation Changed Everything! (8:16)
In this deeply moving story, Dr. David Burns shares a story about a lonely man who’d been struggling with dizziness for seven years–and hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical testing failed to pinpoint why. In one emotional moment, this patient’s physical symptoms vanished—not through medication, but through tears and truth.
This video is for anyone struggling with symptoms that don’t make sense, even after many doctor visits.
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