How can I avoid overreacting to incidents on the road?
Matt Russell
Last Update a year ago
Awareness is key. Common cognitive distortions include:
Catastrophising – e.g. assuming a minor incident was life-threatening
Personalising – interpreting another’s mistake as a targeted action
Reframing thoughts (e.g. “They made a mistake, not a personal attack”) and practising calming strategies such as controlled breathing can reduce the emotional impact.