I have been going through a tough time lately and my family and friends are at the end of their tether with me!
Someone suggested that I try CBT. I have had counselling and a life coach before; whilst these did help they have still not really solved any of my problems.
I am emotionally dependant and would like to become more independent in this area.
Has anyone tried CBT and if so did you feel that it was a big help?
Thanks in advance to all sensible answers.
2006-07-31 20:14:08 · 11 answers · asked by Amazing Magenta 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes i have, even if it does not solve your problems it is worth while because it requires you to be aware of the way you feel and react to certain situations. This awareness is a good thing to develope because it helps you understand yourself better and be in a position to change your reactions/ behavour/ feelings to certain situations. If you have emotional issues a great book to read is 'emotional intellegence' by Danial Goleman, it was one of the best and most usefull books i have read, it is very enlightening with regards to human emotion.
2006-07-31 20:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
CBT is considered the most effective treatment for anxiety-related illnesses, period. So of course it is effective. I really think you miss a lot of the effectiveness by not doing it in person though. CBT modifies your behavior, and when you attempt to modify it outside of actual life situations, I don't see you really working on changing your behaviors. It's kinda like analyzing something to do in the future. You may do what you're supposed to do perfectly, but that doesn't mean you can implement it. You may have some social anxiety which would make it hard to get out of the house, so I understand the current path you're taking, but realize after this is over, you will need actual therapy if you truly want to properly treat this.
2016-03-27 11:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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CBT is a good starting point to look at how your thinking is effecting your way of dealing with day to day issues, usually this is a short term 'therapy', certainly give it a go if you have the opportunity.
You may however find that CBT is not quite enough and if so I would suggest looking at seeing a psychotherapist instead of a counsellor as they will go deeper and over a longer period of time, what you learn of yourself in CBT and have learnt from the counselling can be taken into the therapy and used there as well.
2006-08-01 00:46:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy... is a form of psychotherapy that emphasises the important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. Cognitive-behavioural therapist teach that when our brains are healthy, it is our thinking that causes us to feel and act the way we do. Therefore, if we are experiencing unwanted feelings and behaviours, it is important to identify the thinking that is causing the feelings / behaviours and to learn how to replace this thinking with thoughts that lead to more desirable reactions.
I have tried CBT and it has worked for me. Identify why you feel a certain way, then try to identify ways to change that way of thinking. Write a journal, anything that you can record how you feel that "bad way".
Good luck
2006-07-31 20:27:31 · answer #4 · answered by Lion at heart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking specifically for treating depression: it was pretty amazing. The reason I specified is because a MAJOR part of that specific disorder is cognitive, self-repeating cycles of suck. So...with that gone, there were still problems (for example, it really didn't help much with the physical aspects, and I would still get random sad / crying, but those wouldn't last as long as they'd used to). Dunno if that's helpful or not, but good luck.
2006-08-03 10:35:03 · answer #5 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I did. I took the class for a year and I was a teachers assistant for a year. I took Cognitive Renewal. It changes lives and I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for that class. Actually...I owe my life to that class.
2006-07-31 21:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend did and said it was a huge help. she had spent most of her life blaming herself for her mums behaviour whilst she was growing up. Go for it, what harm can it do? Changes your way of thinking. Good luck.
2006-07-31 20:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by Gypsie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have, and it worked for me. It's all about reprogramming negative thought patterns. Like anything, you get out of it what you put in. Work hard at it, and you'll find it helpful.
Remember, YOU have the answers to YOUR issues! Good luck!
2006-07-31 20:52:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you on a island what are they feed up with are you physically or mentally dependent
2006-07-31 20:28:01 · answer #9 · answered by HEY boo boo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow
2006-07-31 20:34:31 · answer #10 · answered by ibid 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋