Just want to back up what CBTgirl has said already. CBT and the TEA forms really work if you apply yourself to doing them daily. I only do them occasionally now but I have been symptom free for over...
CBTgirl, I hope you are still posting as I have experienced all the things you talk about in your posts thanks to CBT and the TEA forms. I didn't think life could be this good and last this long for...
CBTgirl, Your posts are awesome! I just relied to one on the depression and clicked your name to look for more. I have been symptom free for over 7 years now and I used the TEA forms and the Obitz...
Just wanted to say this is an outstanding thread with good advice. Especially want to echo all that CBTgirl has added here. I used the TEA forms and the book by Sam Obitz and have been virtually...
The book that helped me was the one called Been There, Done That? DO This! by Sam Obitz. It is a CBT book and the exercise in it called the TEA forms were especially helpful. I am a big supporter of...
Princess I'm living proof that you can get better with some effort. I have not posted here in years but have been virtually symptom free for over 7 years now. What helped me was CBT and the TEA form...
Hey Solo and Aussiegirl! Are you guys still posting? I hope your life is grand now like mine. I have been virtually symptom free for 7+ years and it feels soo good. I hope all is well with you guys...
I have not posted in many years and just wanted to come back and encourage all of you that help is available and can work for you. I had horrible anxiety,panic and depression and have been sympton...
Amber, I feel for you and want you to know it can and does get better if you get assistance. I had horrible anxiety, panic and depression years ago and it seems like a lifetime ago now. Like the...
I went through a lot of trial and error before I found a good one. Try and see if you can find one that specializes in CBT if you can as that was what eventually helped me the most....
Hi Nature & red- I am a wimp when it comes to being sick too :( I just want to be away from everyone until I feel better. I hope you recover soon :) I like red's advice about one hour at a time and...
Hi Depresedandlonly /community/emoticons/smurf.gif I just wanted to say hi and see how you are doing. Life's hectic for me these days and I have not had much spare time to post...
Thanks Solo /community/emoticons/smurf.gif I hope you are able to give CBT a try and you may want to call your local uni to see if they have any groups going as they are usually free or of little...
Hi Solo- :) It's great to see you! I learned a lot more about you in this post and am sorry to hear some of those details but WOW, what a great and inspiring post! I'm really happy for you and proud...
You're welcome /community/emoticons/smile.gif I would start by calling the local universities in your area and seeing if they have a CBT program as groups are great and these usually are very...
I'm glad my note made you feel at least a little better /community/emoticons/smurf.gif CBT is fairly straight forward and is based on identifying the thinking errors you are making that are causing...
You're welcome /community/emoticons/smurf.gif You may want to give CBT a try as it teaches you tools to help yourself counter all the negative thoughts and fears that are overwhelming you right now....
I used to have this problem, but with girls /community/emoticons/smile.gif It can be a viscious cycle /community/emoticons/confused.gif I think it is important to build your self esteem and like...
Flea- Sorry to hear this :( I agree with everything boo said and advised! Take care! Billy...
Hi Flea- Sorry you are going through so much right now :( I agree with everything Red had to say! I think if you can get him to see a CBT therapist and he wants to feel better that would help get him...