"Bullshit that's not true"

I went to see my counselor yesterday and we were taking about how logical / rational thoughts come from the pre-frontal cortex, okay simply put the front part of the brain. I was having a challenge with engaging this part of my brain yesterday, most of the day was spent on being in my emotions. That isn't really bad, but considering that I was making choices about  my work, probably not the best part of my brain to do this in.
Of course it was the first thing I brought up to my counselor, that I was having challenges moving out of my deep Limdic system (see post Chicken or the Egg) and wanting to understand how to get back to the rational thinking.
We talked about what some of the negative thoughts that our brains tell us. Well, my brain has been over active in this area this week and it is time for it to stop. Hear is a list that we went over of the negative things that my brain tells me and my pre-frontal cortex is suppose to tell it "Bullshit that's not true".

1. It is necessary to be loved or approved of by the people we hold important, or people we thing are important. Okay this is were I'm supposed to say "Bullshit that's not true". I have a hard time with this one and it goes way back to childhood. My mother says that I've been this way since kindergarden.
2. I must do important things right or I am an inadequate, worthless person. "Bullshit that's not true". This one is also a challenge for me as I am a perfectionist.
3.People must act considerately and fairly towards me. "Bullshit that's not true", ok I might challenge this one, but I know I can't control how others act.
4. It is awful and terrible when things are not the way I want them to be. "Bullshit that's not true". but I like it when things are my way, isn't that the right way?
5. My emotional challenges are created by other people and events."Bullshit that's not true". For me this one is no longer an issue.
6. When something is bad or dangerous I must dwell on the possibility of it coming true. "Bullshit that's not true". I am a bit of a worry wart, so I guess this one is a challenge, but not as bad as it used to be.
7. I must not face life's responsibilities or difficulties, it is easier to avoid them. "Bullshit that's not true". I agree with this one.
8.It is easier to be dependant on others and not run my own life. "Bullshit that's not true". I also agree with this one. Remember I'm a control freak.
9.My past history determines my present behavior."Bullshit that's not true". I have a challenge with this because I have always said that if it had not been for my past challenges I would not be who I am today.
10.Other peoples moods or problems are upsetting and I must feel bad about them."Bullshit that's not true". Easier said than done especially when it comes to family and close friends.
11.There are perfect solutions to every problem. "Bullshit that's not true". This one I have learned is very much the case. I have never found the perfect solution to any problem.

Okay that is the end of the list. How did you guys do? As for me you can tell I have a few things to work on, numbers 1, 2, 3, 4,6,9,10. I'll let you know how it's working out. Remember that when we have an irrational thought to say "Bullshit that's not true" and then maybe look at the reasons that it is not true for you.