Proven effective CBT approach to help you break the cycle of repeated negative thinking. If you suffer from anxiety or depression, chances are you also experience unwanted, anxious and repetitive thoughts. These negative thoughts are often based on anger, guilt, shame, anxiety, humiliation, resentment or regret. And the more you try to gain control of those thoughts, the more they seem to get out of your control. So how can you break free from this self-defeating "mind trap" and experience lasting peace and relief? The book offers a step-by-step program to help you navigate and effectively deal with negative thought patterns. Based on effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies, this practical guide describes a transdiagnostic approach to managing thoughts that cause your emotional distress and threaten your mental health and well-being. You are not condemned to a life full of constant, chaotic or disturbing thoughts. If you're willing to shelter from the storm in your head, simple actions can help you gain control of your negative thinking cycles.