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CBT tomorrow

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tracie20455
tracie20455

I have my first ever CBT appointment tomorrow and don't know what to expect. I am actually feeling slightly less anxious than i was months ago when i went to the GP and got the referral. I have been on fluoxetine for a couple of weeks now and have managed a shopping trip on my own yesterday and just noticing that I am getting through the day without huge panic attacks or fear of dying... Still got moderate anxiety but its not debilitating... Now i think when i get to the therapy tomorrow they will think I am a fraud!

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  • Babette
    Babette tracie20455

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    Hello Tracie,

    I started CBT a few weeks ago. With my therapist we talk a lot. How it started, when you get them, what you think triggers them, how's your week been... At the end of each session she tells me what to work on for the next session... Ie: this week you have to avoid safety behaviours (stop reading about anxiety, when intrusive thoughts are coming in don't push them away but float with them...). 

    She makes me feel calmer and "normal" when the anxiety is really bad. 

    Right now I wish I could speak to her. I'm on holiday and I am not feeling really good. I keep freAking out as I'm not home and have to spend another 3 days here and it feels like a life time! 

    I hope CBT will help x

    • tracie20455
      tracie20455 Babette

      Posted

      Oh what a joy that will be if i can feel totally normal again!  Where are ya on holiday?
    • Babette
      Babette tracie20455

      Posted

      They will make you feel better smile it will make you feel good and you will understand anxiety and panic attacks better.

      I am in Gran Canaria at the moment. X

    • tracie20455
      tracie20455 Babette

      Posted

      Oh wow! Lucky you! I can understand you being out of your comfort zone, but wow!   And thanks for the support,  im feeling calmer just thinking about being a better me in next to no time just by everyones supportive comments
  • tracie20455
    tracie20455

    Posted

    UPDATE... Lady i saw is very nice, am going to have 8 weeks ( once a week) of therapy and see how we go... Feeling positive!
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