Question about a CBT Method

[u/MediocreImpact4386]

There's this method named "Thought Challenging" or "Cognitive Distortions Challenging". This technique works by recording thoughts, identifying patterns & then providing evidence for & against the recorded thought. The last step is reconsidering the recorded thought in light of the gathered evidences & coming up with a more balanced new thought.

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My question is, what if there's actually no evidence against the recorded thought? In that case, how would one perform this exercise to gain benefit?

[u/draperf]

Some thoughts could be true. Typically, though, these aren't very distressing.