Since you have done some CBT you may be ready for the next step, Which is finding the answer to a question you have that is acting as a trigger. That question subconscious and conscious is "why". When you don't have an answer for it your mind goes searching for answers to either side of memory into associated memory. Some of these associated memories are negative and some are positive. But most just bring up more questions. The load causes stress and anxiety in the form of agitation and unwanted thoughts leading down other paths till you break away or take a pill to stop it.
There is so much that falls under the CBT umbrella and much of it will only get you so far. Relaxation and coping skills are at the bottom and for many these are enough because there anxiety and panic is just barely over the line into attack. In this case CBT is doing little more than the pills without the side effects. For the large majority there is no need to go any farther. And then there are people like me who said, not good enough. To stop it from happening I need to know why it is happening. I want prevention, not maintenance. It amounts to, you can't fix it if you don't know why it is broke.
It is easy enough to say change thought patterns, but to what, and why? And wouldn't it be nice if you could do this before it was obvious instead of after the fact. Well you can. I did. It took a lot of work and a lot of study. Some of it was scary and some took a change of belief. This isn't so much CBT as explaining why CBT. And it works.
I'm just a member with experience, lots of experience. I know what works and what is only an adjunct.
Davit
Professionals want you to fit into their plan and if you do they can help. Some of us don't fit.
I do not understand how to get started. I want to change the way I think. I have done CBT and even worked with clients using it, but for some reason, I feel like right now, it's not deep enough. I must work hard and get to the bottom of my issues. I don't have the patience to keep explaining it to professionals, sometimes I feel angry at myself because I should know better and I feel very frustrated.
This program can certainly help you; this program is intended for individuals with mild to moderate anxiety disorders. You may also want to check out our sister site the Depression Center (www.depressioncenter.net). Take your time working on one program at a time.
I can see no reason it wouldn't work since CBT is a changing of thought patterns for the better. But are you positive that is what you have, sometimes things are not what they seem.
Hi, I'm Jean, and I want to know if I should countinue with this cbt course 'cuz my proplem is just with social anxiety and mild depression and not with panic disorder and where I live treatment is not available so it's my only chance.
I'm really looking forward for an answer and thanks in advance.
