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Any tried cognitive behavioral therapy??

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aiden89317
aiden89317

Hi, has anyone tried this. I am going to ask the doctor if i can start it. I would like to hear some peoples experiences about the therapy and what you had to do and how it helped or didn't help you. Thanks smile

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  • Pyrofan
    Pyrofan aiden89317

    Posted

    I have been told I need try but am nervous about it. Curious to see what the results are.
    • aiden89317
      aiden89317 Pyrofan

      Posted

      Yeh im really nervous too, think i am going to try it though.
    • Pyrofan
      Pyrofan aiden89317

      Posted

      After reading some online, it seems to have good results but I dont wanna go through the attack of waiting for the appointment. On a another post, a person recommended me to try it home. apparently their are some books you can read about it. 
    • niccik
      niccik aiden89317

      Posted

      There's absolutely nothing to be nervous about. Xx
    • niccik
      niccik Pyrofan

      Posted

      There are a lot of self help books which are good.you have to be willing to give it your all though. I waited 6 years for cbt x
    • Pyrofan
      Pyrofan niccik

      Posted

      See, Im not nervous about about the psychiatrist, im nervous about the pain and anxiety the week of and day of the appointment. Im also nervous about the being in the waiting room cause thats when the attacks happen the worst. 
    • niccik
      niccik Pyrofan

      Posted

      Make sure you have a therapist you click with.  I wouldnt know how to answer mine which made her feel i wasnt responding to the treatment how i should have been. You need to be totally 100% committed and engage in all the homework set. CBt DOES work though and it is the most effective treatment for anxiety and changing the way you think. That along with medication is the best combination. CBT worked for me, but like i say I still struggle which i think is due to not getting the most from my sessions because of the therapist. I went every week for 9 weeks. The usual amount of sessions is between 8 and 12 depending on how well its working for the individual. Good luck, and once youve all been once, youll know there isnt anything to worry about. in the waiting room just imagibe your sat at home on your sofa. before you know it your therapist will have called you in. Or even leave it till the last minute before going in and you will hopefully not have to wait long  [smile]  

      xxx

  • paul76608
    paul76608 aiden89317

    Posted

    I have my first appointment in 5 week ye a long time but by time it comes ill be a little bit better I feel fine but 1ns panic comes on ill be back to square 1 hope some 1 who has been on it says if it works or not 
  • niccik
    niccik aiden89317

    Posted

    I had 9 sessions of high intensity cbt. It's good. It trains you to think differently. The only thing I would say is make sure your emotionally ready for it. What I mean is, be able enough to engage in the challenges your therapist sets you. Many people have some medication prescribed before hand so they are slightly more stable. Cbt tends to be somethingbyou need a hell of a lot of willpower for. Well worth it tho. Good luck. Xx
    • paul76608
      paul76608 niccik

      Posted

      Im 20 I can handle any thing lol well I hope so i use to be able to any way I hope it works for me its taking quit a but of time to get a appointment 
    • Pyrofan
      Pyrofan niccik

      Posted

      Well that not that encouraging haha. I may try it at home. 
  • niccik
    niccik aiden89317

    Posted

    That's the only problem, the waiting lists. Worth thereat tho. Privatecould be an option but it's about 40£an hour if not more xxx
  • niccik
    niccik aiden89317

    Posted

    Worth the wait **. I have a self help guide. I will send u a link tomorrow. It's the one myntherapist gave me. Xx
  • niccik
    niccik aiden89317

    Posted

    Worth the wait **. I have a self help guide. I will send u a link tomorrow. It's the one myntherapist gave me. Xx
    • liam8828
      liam8828 niccik

      Posted

      Hi Niccik

      Would you be able to send me the link as well? Been looking at alot of options recently and probably need to actually do something aswell as some point. 

    • niccik
      niccik liam8828

      Posted

      Hi Liam. I am just at work but i can get the books out of the car at lunch and send you the links smile ... Remind me lol..xxx

       

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