CBT?neuro visit and anxiety

Hi sll,

To answer your first question, yes, sometimes it is difficult in the early stages of therapy/recovery...and possible that things may be tough, before getting better.

You may be bringing things to the surface through your sessions that are triggering the panic episodes. However, this can be considered progress, because you are facing things head on, rather than supressing them, where they could only cause more problems later.

Things will get better as you go along! CBT is not a quick fix...results sometimes take several weeks before a noticable change starts to happen. It is worth it however, so hang in there!

To answer your second question. I would recommend trusting your doctors opinions as they are most likely correct in telling you that you are healthy from a neurological standpoint. To get another opinion from a specialist only reinforces the health anxiety tendencies within you.. Keep working on your CBT, and you will see the symptoms that scare you start to fade.

I wish you the best and encourage you to keep posting here! It is great to be a part of a supportive community who understands what you are going through.:)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat