i had group cbt last yr but u have homework and she asks u to do all these things u cant do
i was told to get on the bus on my own but if i cld do it i wouldnt have been on cbt to start with
bbbbbbbbbbbuuuut it does help u undrstand how anxiety panic depresion works
i waiting to have it one to one see how it goes this time

Aw man...homework?

For real? Geez, I hate that stuff. I also hate group therapy. Ugh. Well, thanks for the info. Are things any better now? Did it help at all?

Oh yeah, was it covered like a regular visit? My bf wants me to make sure my ins. will cover it but to me it seems like just any old visit.

Oh yeah, was it covered like a regular visit? My bf wants me to make sure my ins. will cover it but to me it seems like just any old visit.

I was in CBT a few years ago and it absolutely helped. I think I failed at CONTINUING to do the work daily as needed. so, thinking I was "fine", i stopped and ended up freaking out again.

it's a 'retraining', which in order to be effective must be practiced. if you want to retain the changes you make and move forward, you need to continue to do the work.

i think, for many, it is a very effective and useful tool.

there's a site out there, can't remember, that helps you find clinical studies so you can get CBT for free. mostly in major cities, so if that helps, google it and see.

there are also loads of good CBT sites that help you find a good therapist for that.

sorry, didn't read everything, could've covered this in one post...

CBT is limited to like 10 - 12 sessions. regardless of your ins. though i believe it is covered, but again, you may want to look into studies which would be free.

Hi i've not done CBT as yet but i'm looking into it.I'm trying to get it through my doctor because here in the UK it's so expensive private.I have heard good things about CBT though.One thing you could try is moodgym don't know if you've heard of this,but if you google it,it should come up.It's like an introduction into CBT and is free you do it online.It's like different moduels you work through.Don't know if this is any help but it might be worth a look good luck with it.

CBT is potentially as effective if not more so than medication from what I've read. Not every doctor might give you homework, but you do have to put some effort into it because it involves changing the way you think about things. If you can't afford it or are looking for more info, Feeling Good by David Burns is all about CBT and it gives you some good coping techniques.

Thanks Space - I looked into CCBT today (computerised) and it was waaay too much money. It was like 30 pounds (which is what? Like 60 USD? I don't follow the exchange rates)
just to see if you qualify...then about 300 pounds to do the actual program. I'm dirt poor so I can't really afford much.

Thanks kbecker43. I read a book about overcoming negativity recently but it didn't help much. That's why I'm a little skeptical about this therapy. I have been like this all my life and feel like I can never change. It sucks.

OK so I've started the Moodgym thing and I like it well enough. The Australian "accent" is helping - it's making me smile. I've already taken a "Warpy Thoughts" quiz :) thanks for the info guys. Have a good night.

what is CBT?As far as your depression have you tried Geodon?This is a wonderful drug

I thought I would share how I cope with anger and depression and anxiety.First take the focus off yourself.Just go on the internet to sites you enjoy.there are a number of support groups a good one is revolution health,very caring people in their groups.I have made many friends.. you may want to check it out, hope you do better soon
Wanda

If you are in the UK your doctor should be able to refer you for free!

I started on Tuesday. It takes time and each week your counselor will give you an assignment to work on that week.

Many of the books I've read and tapes I use are CBT. I think it means to change our thinking patterns.

I feel better this morning than I did yesterday and the day before.

Also, I am on Xanax again. I can go places and not panic and my Dr. said the brain doesn't care whether it's drugged or not it WILL remember that I didn't panic in the restaurant or the store, etc.

Good Luck! Remember we didn't get here overnight and the cure cold take some time and hard work!

I am Hopeful!