I'm having this to help with my anxiety but only have been a couple of times so far. Has anyone else had this therapy before and does it really help? My level of anxiety is very high so I don't believe it will help much.
2007-01-03 06:42:40 · 5 answers · asked by xxxcrcxxx 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes, as a matter of fact it does! In cases where someone suffers from severe anxiety, cognitive behavioral techniques are a "must have" while developing insight into what the root cause of the anxiety might be. Think in terms of "old brain/new brain" functioning: the "old brain" was the first part of the brain to be created. It controls the autonomic nervous system and is responsible for the "flight/fight/or freeze" phenomenon we experience during stressful times. It tells the body to produce chemicals that assist in keeping the body safe. The new brain takes in information that can alert the old brain to assist in its reactions. The new brain also stores memories and responds to how we think. So, in a nutshell, if you are thinking about something that might be stressful, the old brain doesn't know whether or not something is actually happening or not and sends out the signal to the body to act accordingly. This in turn helps create a physiological response that makes us feel like we "need" to be anxious etc. When this happens we tend to breathe more shallowly and from the upper part of the diaphram only, which begins a cycle of thought, body response, and rapid breathing. Makes us feel worse and more frightened. Cognitive
behavioural therapy helps by using breathing techniques to
regulate and control our breathing. By breathing deeper and slower, we reduce the heart rate and begin to produce other chemical reactions in the body. Paired with visualizations that are accurate and not based upon distortions, the body can then begin to relax and the anxiety can pass. Hang in there with this for a while!
2007-01-03 06:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been in behavior therapy for over 3 years now and it is the best thing i have ever done. I am at a place that 3 years ago I never would have believed I would be. I went from attempting suicide 3 times to now being back in college and really accepting myself as a person. It is not easy, but it is worth it. I hope you choose to try it.
2007-01-03 08:29:14 · answer #2 · answered by Kristin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, it sounds like you might need some anti-anxiety medication. It is very common, and if you have a mental health doctor, you need to speak to him about it. There's no sense in living your life all uptight. It's not good for you phsyically either. I am actually in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy myself, and have been for a long time. I'm also am in a DBT group once a week. That stands for Dialectical Behavioral Training, in which you learns life skills to make better decisions. I recommend it. Talk to your doctor. I wish you good luck!
2007-01-03 06:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cognitive-behavior therapy is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety disorders. Although they are so difficult to live with, stay positive because out of all the different conditions therapists treat, they typically have the most success with anxiety.
2007-01-03 07:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by jdphd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-03 06:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋