Example of a texting conversation over 1 day. (The italicized text is autopopulated by programming and is programming logic; it is not shown to the participant. This limited example of SMS text message–delivered cognitive behavioral therapy does not provide the context of previous texting conversations or subsequent conversations that are built on past conversations.)
depressed, bad feelings
Hi Let’s look at how thoughts, what we tell ourselves, affect our mood. We are usually not aware of these negative thinking patterns that influence our moodText We actually fool ourselves and create more bad feelings about things that are *simply not true.* Our depressed thinking keeps us in this cycle.Study the list carefully, see which patterns you use. We will refer to these often as these serve as a guide to identify and change our thinking and mood. Text OKLooking at the list, identify at least 1 of the thinking patterns that you’ve used recently. Text back the number of the pattern. Text 1-10 or UNSURE
Good job identifying a pattern. So, what was the situation that led you to use 
Ok, Look at the list again & think about this some more: http://selftalk.mjmood.com Text READY when you’re ready to discuss. Text UNSURE if you’re still unsure.

Ok, we know it can be hard to look at the way we talk to ourselves honestly. Remember that the more you put into this program the more you will get out of it.Carefully observe your automatic thoughts the next few days. Try to challenge them as not accurate or facts, but a result of your being in a depressed moodThis is a critical skill for you to learn. It seems simple, but when you practice this you’ll be surprised at how much this can change how you feel.Thanks 