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What is magical thinking??

Dannythedrunk
Dannythedrunk

I know now about stuck thinking and I know all about intrusive thoughts but what is Magical Thinking??

APieceOfMyHeart
APieceOfMyHeart
Basically, magical thinking is when someone believes that through their own thoughts, action or inaction, words, or symbols they can change the world around them in ways that defy logic.

For example- "If I call my friend on a day that ends with the number 3 something bad will happen." or "If I buy these plates while thinking bad thoughts every time someone eats off of them they will have a bad day." "If I say the word 'cancer" to someone someone they know will get cancer." or "I can't wear red to a job interview or I won't get the job."

Hope this helps!
Dannythedrunk
Dannythedrunk
Thanks song of J Joplin, that makes all sorts of sense. I try to avoid magical thinking but it gets the best of me time and time again.