HDBobbers 55 Posted June 13, 2015 I'm beginning sessions with a psychotherapist on Tuesday. From my "meet & greet" session, this doctor will not prescribe. Rather, she will be working the program via a CBT approach. I'm not knocking CBT, but honestly... i'm at the point where i'd almost prefer to be drugged to near labotomization. I'd really like to hear from anyone that is undertaking CBT sessions or HAS UNDERGONE CBT sessions and have them describe the process and what is involved. I'm no longer sold on the idea that working my way through my craziness in a natural fashion is an effectual way of alleviating my problems. I'd really like to know the process before i get going on it. The internet is full of garbage on the subject, so i'd prefer to hear this from the horse's mouth, so-to-speak. Thanks in advance... i appreciate any replies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan123 2368 Posted June 14, 2015 Hi HD. 'Labotomization', what a lovely word. . I don't think CBT has much to do with that! This therapy may not suit everyone but I found it very useful. It is a mind/body approach and as such lacks the depth that I prefer, but I would by no means knock it because of that. In the UK we can get it free on the NHS so I went for it. 9 out of 10 would be my assessment. They suggest that by challenging your thoughts you learn to realise that what you think is largely erroneous. "Why would I get such and such a disease when there is no real evidence?" "What makes me think I am going crazy when there are no real indications of that?" Analyse your thoughts. Question them. After all, it is the way you think that is the problem, isn't it? Have a go. The therapist I was with had top notch qualifications and was very helpful and understanding. Working your way slowly through your problem, (not craziness, you are not that), is the real way, at least to me. Trying to rush recovery ends up getting nowhere. Retraining the mind is not easy, and after many years of bad thinking it can be painful, but real recovery lies there. It requires perseverance but the end result can be good. Good luck and let us know how you get on. Jon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stones345 32 Posted June 14, 2015 I had CBT therapy for 2.5 years and it helped me immensely. I think that it might not work for some because they are resistant to it from the start. With CBT you learn to follow your "what if" thoughts with answers such as, well, I can do this if that were to happen or I can do that, and that is the key to CBT being effective. It is the process of rethinking your fears with answers. Definitely give it a shot and stay with it to truly give yourself enough time to be able to experience the benefit of it. It has been 5 years since my CBT ended and I still use it to this day. I really don't know what would have happened with me if I wasn't introduced to it. Let us know how it goes or if you have any other questions... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDBobbers 55 Posted June 14, 2015 I hope you're right, in that it works. Kinda at the point where i'd rather be numb on drugs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainbow 333 Posted June 14, 2015 hi HD like Jon said it takes time... to retrain your mind and brain. being numb on drugs will only mask the real problems that are causing the root of anxiety. i myself was introduced to CBT only on surface, never really practiced it fully BUT you do need to work at it. Lately i have been challenging my negative thoughts more, and find its helping to do that. good luck !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDBobbers 55 Posted June 16, 2015 The new psych seems nice enough. Dr. Christina Gillian. Had me crying already though while talking about depression... i'm such a wuss... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sunnybunny 289 Posted June 17, 2015 A good cry is very cathartic :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
