Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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pursah
pursah
Just curious - how many of you have tried CBT and felt that it helped?
I have heard opposing points of view. Some people felt that it made their anxiety worse, others said that it helped.
I know it depends on the therapist, but I was just wondering about an overall opinion.
Thanks,
Pursah
silverlining4hope
silverlining4hope
Hi Pursah,

I'm currently having CBT but it's more for PTSD, although I do also have extremely high anxiety too. I find it very helpful so far. I was able to let go of one of my fears this week and learned coping skills of what to think/tell myself when I feel the same way. I'm very happy with CBT so far, I feel like my life dramatically improves with each session.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Pursah...I've tried cbt a few times. The last time was about a year and a half ago and it was very helpful for quite awhile. My problem is I tend to slip back into my negative, cyclical thinking a while after i discontinue therapy.

Wishing you the best.

Carrie
Community LeaderMid
Mid
I'm in CBT, and been in it for a year now. It's very constructive in helping me move forward with PTSD symptoms, anxiety, and in making choices other than the usual ones to help take the next step.

Best wishes.
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