Cognitive Therapy

Hello All,
I'm considering a few things for New Years:
Going to the gym at least twice a week
Yoga at least once a week
Lastly, Cognitive Therapy

Has anyone gone for Cognitive Therapy? I've been reading about it and it seems like a lot of our anxiety is based on how we are thinking. I am a worrier and I want to stop worrying so much. I want to enjoy my life and family and not worry about my health or how long I will live.

I'm 38 years old and have a great daughter, mother, brother, two beautiful nephews and great friends. I want to enjoy all of that without having worrying thoughts.

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Jazz

CBT is great. Definitely a wonderful undertaking to help deal with anxiety. The largest leaps I made was through Cognitive Therapy.

I would really recommend doing it with a therapist to get the most out of it (one that is trained in the subject). Granted I am working with a professional, but I highly recommend the book Treatments That Work; Master of Your Anxiety and Worry by Michelle G. Craske

Awsome Jazz!!!

I am so proud of you for looking to make positive changes...I know I have some to work on myself for the new year!

You will not regret investing your time and efforts into CBT. I can say that it saved me!  Initially it was something that I wasn't sure about, and took longer than I thought. Honestly at one point, I thought it all a waste...then it just kicked in...and I have had such recovery!:)

So get started, have patience, do the homework and I know that you will do really well. I can just tell by your posts and positive attitude that you will.:)

Keep us posted!

S.C.

Jazz,

I will send all my positive toughs your way. I hope that this new year brings you some peace. Remember, this things take time, but they do get better. Keep us posted on your progress,.

Hi

It is always good to set goals and then tick them of as you achieve them. I have done CBT and found it useful but I have recently done Mindfulness CBT which i found much more effective lots of information can be found on the web.

Hibee

Be_Dazzled

Many members here can recommend either Joe Barry's Panic Away course or The Linden Method to you...you can even do a search on the subject here in the forums to read more about it!

Everyone experiences anxiety in different ways. All I can say is - when anxious you can't seem to focus on anything else outside of yourself and your own feelings.

We all get locked into fear at some time in our lives, but due to personal circumstances, the time you are locked in varies. With some people it might be fear of exams, which when over, goes away (until the next time). However, for others there might be time when these fears go on for a long time and therefore the brain registers it as a habit. Breaking a habit takes awhile, and you may need help.

Choosing one of these programs may be the right thing for you so compare them, research them and make your  decision. I am a firm believer is using whatever tools are available to me to help me with my anxiety.  Each person is different so what works for one is not always what works for another.

Keep posting with us. It is great to connect with others who understand what you are going through. We are here to listen and support you!

Talk to you soon, (and I am sure you will hear from others re: those programs)

Kindly,

Kitt

Hi Kayber,

I am looking forward to getting therapy. I am going to keep an open mind about it and hope and pray for the best. I already made contact with a Therapist that has 30 years of experience in CBT and other mental conditions. I will keep everyone posted on my road to beating anxiety. Thank you for giving me feedback on CBT.

Happy New Year!

Jazz