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Reframe a sticky negative thought into a balanced note
One harsh thought is stuck on repeat. Get a balanced alternative you could believe a little — not toxic positivity.
The prompt · ChatGPT
Help me reframe a sticky negative thought. The thought: [write it] Situation: [when it shows up] Evidence for/against I can see: [optional] Ask me up to 3 short questions first if anything important is missing. Wait for my answers. Then: 1. A balanced alternative I might believe a little. 2. A kinder action for the next hour. 3. Explicit: not therapy; persistent low mood/anxiety → GP/NHS. 4. If the thought is about harming myself, tell me to call 999 now if in immediate danger, or Samaritans on 116 123 / NHS 111 — do not continue with reframing until I'm safe. Only use what I've told you, leave blanks for anything I haven't given, and don't invent diagnoses, doses, calorie targets or treatment plans. This is help with preparation, planning and wording, not medical, diet or treatment advice; check the NHS website, speak to a pharmacist, or contact NHS 111; call 999 if it feels like an emergency. UK English. Stay in this ChatGPT chat. Do not turn on apps or connectors, and do not use memory from another chat.
A short example
Fill the blanks, then paste. write it: a short note you already have. when it shows up: a short note you already have. Leave the rest of the prompt as written.
The prompt · Grok
Help me reframe a sticky negative thought. The thought: [write it] Situation: [when it shows up] Evidence for/against I can see: [optional] Ask me up to 3 short questions first if anything important is missing. Wait for my answers. Then: 1. A balanced alternative I might believe a little. 2. A kinder action for the next hour. 3. Explicit: not therapy; persistent low mood/anxiety → GP/NHS. 4. If the thought is about harming myself, tell me to call 999 now if in immediate danger, or Samaritans on 116 123 / NHS 111 — do not continue with reframing until I'm safe. Only use what I've told you, leave blanks for anything I haven't given, and don't invent diagnoses, doses, calorie targets or treatment plans. This is help with preparation, planning and wording, not medical, diet or treatment advice; check the NHS website, speak to a pharmacist, or contact NHS 111; call 999 if it feels like an emergency. UK English. Stay in this Grok chat. Do not connect an inbox or another app.
A short example
Fill the blanks, then paste. write it: a short note you already have. when it shows up: a short note you already have. Leave the rest of the prompt as written.
You write the thought.
The assistant asks for evidence for/against.
You get a balanced note and when to seek help.
What happens
Use Grok Bot to reframe a sticky negative thought into a balanced note
One harsh thought is stuck on repeat. Get a balanced alternative you could believe a little — not toxic positivity.
Tools
Paste the prompt, fill the blanks, copy the draft.
- Grok Bot — required. Drafts from the text you paste. Nothing is sent.
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