Knot Alone
Card game 5 min Overthinking

Spot the Thought Trap

Ten everyday thoughts. Can you name what your brain just did?

The same ten distortions run through almost every spiral. Learn to name them in someone else's thoughts and you start catching them in your own — usually about four seconds earlier each time.

Prefer to read first? Why you can't relax on your day off explains the mechanism this game puts you inside.

About this game

Can Spot the Thought Trap diagnose me?

No. It is a learning game. It teaches a pattern and shows you which way you lean — a diagnosis needs a qualified professional who knows your history.

Do you store my answers?

No. Everything runs in your browser, nothing is sent to a server, and closing the tab erases it.

Is it free?

Yes, with no email required to see your result.

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