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Increased Anxiety after finishing CBT.

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alisha38818
alisha38818

Hey guys and girls,

So I finished my 6th session of CBT almost 2 weeks ago. Initially I felt so much better, virtually anxiety free with hardly any panic attacks/ symptoms. However over the last 4-7 days I feel like my anxiety has increased a little. I'm still doing everything I was taught from CBT.

I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this? I thought maybe subconsciously I thought CBT was a safety behaviour and now I haven't got it, my anxiety has increased?

Thanks

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    lillie46665 alisha38818

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    If it worked for you while under the therapist then it can work for you again.

    Keep practicing what you were taught

    CBT is not a cure it is teaching you how to control your anxiety

    Lil

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