CBT

Sunset · #1 25th May 2010, 15:30

I have decided to have a course of CBT. I will be paying for it myself and I have alteady spoken to the therapist on the phone. She sounded really nice and I feel optimistic that this will make a change.

It feels good to finally acknowledge that I have a problerm and be seeking help for it.

Deepest Blue · #2 25th May 2010, 15:32

Hi Sunset, good move!

I was the same as you, very reluctant to try CBT and now finally after years of uncertainty I've started doing CBT and got my 5th session tomorrow, I think it's been very helpful, very insightful and nice to be able to talk to someone who actually understands what you're on about!

Good luck!

SoulSeeker · #3 25th May 2010, 15:39

Well done Sunset

Farinmail · #4 25th May 2010, 17:57

Well done and good luck. I've made some progress with the help of CBT.

Caribou · #5 26th May 2010, 22:30

All the best with the CBT

ZeniX · #6 26th May 2010, 22:44

well done on making that decision - I hope it helps

Do you mind me asking what its going to cost you? I've just finished my second course on the NHS and the last was short and not very rewarding for me in my opinion - interested to find out if its worth seeking someone to do it privately

Sunset · #7 27th May 2010, 16:54

its £80 a session and I will probably have between 6 and 12 sessions depending on how its going.

Obviously because im paying I hope it will be worth it.

broken_chords · #8 27th May 2010, 17:27

Started CBT myself yesterday after months and months of waiting. Good first session - getting it free through the NHS too. Fingers crossed I'll make progress over the coming weeks & months...

amanullah · #9 27th May 2010, 18:24

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Originally Posted by Farinmail

Well done and good luck. I've made some progress with the help of CBT.

hi farinmail,
i am interested in doing cbt sessions wat type of progress do u made?
did u go 2 da cbt therapist as its expensive or u found any like cbt tapes or online sessions i need a cheapest way 2 access cbt.pls let me no if there is anytin u no.thank u

bai t.c

herb · #10 3rd June 2010, 01:10

CBT is great. Do the thought countering TEA forms in the CBT book by Sam Obitz dauily and you will be feeling a lot better in a matter of months and even better after that.

mayo1 · #11 11th August 2010, 23:22

Good job! CBT and the TEA forms have been the bomb for me

Paul Ll · #12 25th August 2010, 05:29

Didn't help me at all, theipist said I needed something more long term than 12 seasions.
My advice is to put in 100% effort and listen to self help tapes first so you at least have a idea and can put things in to practise in a shorter space of time.
'Dr. Thomas A. Richards - overcoming social anxiety'
Is only one I know and I found it good for educational values..

PositivePoemsbyme · #13 25th August 2010, 18:15

me too

i hope it goes well

herb · #14 3rd September 2010, 17:50

You MUST put 100% effort into your treatment to get results. Whether it is CBT and the TEA forms or any other form of treatment. The real work that helps you get better is done outside of your sessions

mayo1 · #15 8th November 2010, 23:01

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Originally Posted by herb

You MUST put 100% effort into your treatment to get results. Whether it is CBT and the TEA forms or any other form of treatment. The real work that helps you get better is done outside of your sessions

I totally agree with this. It is not easy and I had my struggles but those struggles are what got me where I am today feeling great

herb · #16 28th May 2011, 21:05

My early struggles were handsomely rewarded with years (and hopefully many more going forward) of feeling great and minimal what I call abnormal or bad anxiety. I hope you are continuing to use your TEA forms and feeling well mayo

herb · #17 6th February 2012, 19:40

Forgot all about this thread. Just wanted to update and let everyone know I am continuing to thrive and feel better than ever. I hope everyone here gets to the same point I am enjoying soon. CBT is excellent if you are prepared to work at it. Happy new year everyone

herb · #18 30th May 2012, 03:30

Been a long time Mayo, how are things with you?

GreenAlder · #19 11th July 2012, 13:30

Although not a total substitute to face-to-face therapy, I found the following two books most helpful to follow:

Managing Social Anxiety- A conitive Behavioural Approach workbook by Debra A Hope, Richard G Heimberg and Cynthia Turk.

Overcoming social anxiety and shyness by Gillian Butler.

herb · #20 29th July 2012, 06:53

Those sound like good books. My favorite cbt book is (not coincidentally the one that helped me) Been there, done that? DO This! by sam obitz & Michelle Craske

mayo1 · #21 25th May 2013, 00:29

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Originally Posted by herb

Those sound like good books. My favorite cbt book is (not coincidentally the one that helped me) Been there, done that? DO This! by sam obitz & Michelle Craske

Ditto, my favorite self help book too. The TEA forms are so helpful if you work at them.
I'm doing great Herb, how are you? I hope you are feeling as good as I am because I am loving life these days

herb · #22 31st May 2013, 19:31

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Originally Posted by mayo1

Ditto, my favorite self help book too. The TEA forms are so helpful if you work at them.
I'm doing great Herb, how are you? I hope you are feeling as good as I am because I am loving life these days

I am doing better than ever, thank you for asking. I am happy to hear you are doing well too

mayo1 · #23 8th June 2013, 21:42

That is good to hear Herb. Thanks for gatting back at me and keep in touch

herb · #24 1st July 2013, 22:14

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Originally Posted by mayo1

That is good to hear Herb. Thanks for gatting back at me and keep in touch

Will do, in fact I just responded at some length to another post of yours

mayo1 · #25 3rd August 2013, 19:17

Great, I'll look for that reply now

herb · #26 6th September 2013, 23:13

Not looking forward to the weather change as I prefer summer to Fall, but In guess that's just another part of the circle of life.

mayo1 · #27 20th November 2013, 22:50

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Originally Posted by herb

Not looking forward to the weather change as I prefer summer to Fall, but In guess that's just another part of the circle of life.

I hear you, but I do like the changing colors of the leaves Fall brings.

Cheshire Cat · #28 21st November 2013, 11:15

Nice to read these positive successes with CBT.

I have had CBT on several occasions, from private to group work, and like everything else I've tried, it hasn't helped.

However, I still believe totally in CBT and view it as a fairly groundbreaking therapy. I think I have been very emotionally immature and not ready during the times I have tried it, and I have needed to sort out many issues in a private talk-based therapy first. Maybe I will give it another go soon in the future.

rudster · #29 21st November 2013, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Paul Ll

My advice is to put in 100% effort and listen to self help tapes first so you at least have a idea and can put things in to practise in a shorter space of time.
'Dr. Thomas A. Richards - overcoming social anxiety'
Is only one I know and I found it good for educational values..

Totally agree with this, it's better to understand the CBT process and beforehand so that the therapist can help you execute the strategies.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

herb · #30 15th May 2014, 22:48

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Originally Posted by Cheshire Cat

Nice to read these positive successes with CBT.

I have had CBT on several occasions, from private to group work, and like everything else I've tried, it hasn't helped.

However, I still believe totally in CBT and view it as a fairly groundbreaking therapy. I think I have been very emotionally immature and not ready during the times I have tried it, and I have needed to sort out many issues in a private talk-based therapy first. Maybe I will give it another go soon in the future.

Good for you for keeping an open mind! CBT takes a lot of self-discipline but has been the best investment into myself I have ever made. I hope you find something whether CBT or not that helps you!