has anyone had any experience of cognitive therapy? if so, how effective was it?

Question

thanks to everyone who answered so far.. in response to one answerer it's for an eating problem i have.

Answer 1

I'd received cognitive-behavioral therapy (cbt) for my obessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) which involved 'exposure therapy' (for ocd, more specifically called 'exposure and response prevention') to help habitualize out of the fear (obsession). Exposure therapy is also used for those with 'simple' phobias such as the fear of spiders and using elevators.

Cbt deals with how one's thoughts are affecting one's behavior. I also take prozac which is an ssri, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and that helps reduce the duration and intensity of the obsessions. The cbt, however, was very effective in helping me to function better on a daily basis. Just curious as to what you're considering cognitive therapy for though you don't have to say :)

Oh ok. Perhaps you can also look for a support group for those with eating problems. Here is a link for other resources: http://www.something-fishy.org

Answer 2

I went through some sessions of cognitive behaviour therapy a couple of years ago now. Like another answerer I was suffering from PTSD. I found it very effective, and still use it for situations today.
It basically allows me to take a step back from the problem and look at it logically - what is it that concerns me, why it bothers me etc. Then I can often find my own solutions. I actually used it recently, when I asked someone out! Once I realised the worst thing that could happen would be that he could say no, then I was able to go through with it. The sky didn't fall in, he didn't laugh at me. So what if he said no, I now know that I have the strength to do it again!

Answer 3

I had Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from 1998-2006, and it failed miserabely. I suffer from Anorexia and PTSD. I understand CBT, and how it works. Unfortunately, it seems that it is being used as a `cure-all` in some NHS trusts such as mine. I think it works well in fairly mild, newly aquired anxiety disorders, mild depression and OCD, but it is`n t quite as wonderful as it`s made out to be. Basically, it works by changing how your thoughts affect emotions, which in turn affect behavior. Simple. Unfortunately, not all ED`s are quite so simple

Answer 4

Hi

I am having CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) at the moment, also for eating problems ( i have bulimia), and so far its been good, funny, hardwork, and upsetting at times, but thats all good because you have to visit upsetting things in order to move forward.

if you are thinking about going to a CBT counsellor, i would 100% recommend it, what have you got to lose?

Answer 5

Yes, I have gone through a course. It didn't solve my problems but did help me to understand why I am the way I am. I can recognise my negative behaviour now and know how to address it. That doesn't mean I always do!

Answer 6

i would just like to say that i too, am waiting for cbt, & like you am worried, about whether it will work, you ask yourself this, because you wonder if it,s ever going to get better, im agoraphobic, thats why i need cbt, i've been om meds for 20 years, & will have to come of them before cbt, starts, i'm scared stiff, but want to feel normal whatever the is. Good luck anyway, i hope all goes well for you.

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Answer 7

I had cognitive therapy but i dont like to think about it

Answer 8

I am receiving some at the moment for PTSD and it is helping me get through things a bit at a time.


:-)))

Answer 9

at school, my studant assistance counselor does cbt with me and it helps a lot but only for a little bit

Answer 10

A book that you may find helpful is:
Greenberger, Dennis “MIND OVER MOOD” THE GUILDFORD PRESS.
‘Amazon it’
Wish you all the best.