Automatic negative thought:

I've somehow developed a way to shake out thoughts like that. I literally shake my head. I don't know why it works but it does. The moment I feel my brain going in the direction of something I know is going to depress me, my body automatically shakes my head and its gone. Couldn't even remember where it was going

Ugh! Hate those .
I have no idea if its right or wrong . Ive been great in life , but also useless at times .
I try to push the thought away, or if need be , override it with stimulus like music, or work , or movies.

These thoughts do no good .

Yup. It is. It's a liar and it's full of shit. It is there to challenge you, get you to dig deep and pull that rare part of you that no one is expecting