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cognitive behavioral therapy

ellomalley
ellomalley

so i want to work on cognitive behavioral therapy. changing my toughts. to change my feelings. or identifying them. i really have some bad habits when it comes to thinking i perseverate. i think this is the best way for me to change my thoughts. im gonna do research on it. i know there is some dbt skills but they end up leaving me feeling frustrated. so im gonna focus on CBT instead. working on catching the thoughts. im going to talk to my therapist about it. and tell her this should be my primary focus.

LazyDaisy
LazyDaisy
Good luck to you in finding what works for you. I’m glad that you’re seeking help.
ellomalley
ellomalley
thanks!
arfie
arfie
I feel like I owe you a blue ribbon, Ello. I, a revered grammar nazi in 3 languages, had to look up, "perseverate" and WOW! what a word! ! ! Thank you. Can I pick your brain for more insight on that one? Honest question, Ello. I sincerely want to know more.

I am also hoping you'll share your CBT journey, as well. I sure wish it was as easy to change my own thoughts as I keep telling other people it is when I am feeling justy.

Thanks for sharing this, Ello. I am hoping for updates. Just hoping while I respect the delicacy of the process. Some things are just plain hard to share.
ellomalley
ellomalley
To prolong and think on something that jas ceased or isnt happening anymore. Wow. I do it all the time.
arfie
arfie
Hm-m-m-m. . . Maybe something like what my shrinks have been calling, "Obsessive Thought loops?" Psychology seems to have more than one name for everything. I've gone through extensive therapy for obsessive thought loops. I have an entire drawer of my psychotherapy tool box dedicated to those bad girls and . . . ouch. . . It is the most used drawer in my toolbox.
midgiemagee
midgiemagee
I have heard of EMDR working for some people. It is mostly used for PTSD but it has been known to work for people with depression and anxiety.
Jroj
Jroj
Let us know how cbt works for you . Wishing you the best of luck
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