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The three basic principles of CBT:

1. Negative feelings, like depression, anxiety, and anger, do not result from what happens to us, but rather from our thoughts about what\\u2019s happening. In fact, our thoughts, or \\u201ccognitions,\\u201d create all of our emotions, positive and negative.
2. When you\\u2019re depressed or anxious, the negative thoughts that trigger your distress, like "I\\u2019m no good," or "Things will never change," are distorted or illogical. In fact, depression is the world\\u2019s oldest con.
3. When you change the way you THINK, you can change the way you feel.