Back to our example, there might be a time where you perceived yourself as abnormal. This
could have happened because at one point you were seeking professional help or someone
might have made a direct comment. However, it is more likely that this idea was conceived in
your mind because in fact you have never sought professional help before now, nor has anyone
ever made a direct comment to you. If this is the case, there is no solid evidence that you are in
fact “abnormal”. Sometimes we are able to defend those negative thoughts by providing solid
evidence or examples that have led to situational outcomes where anxiousness may be an
appropriate response. However, more often than not, we configure false evidence that does not
support our negative thoughts. We allow our minds to build up the anxiety on false facts.