Does CBT work? and other questions

bfreaky98

bfreaky98

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Hi,

I have been living with SA for as long as i can remember i have just started attending CBT and have had 6 sessions to date and i feel that nothing has changed. I feel most of the things my Psychologist say don't do anything at all when i am in a situation. Has anyone had any success with this? if so what time frame was it before you started to see or feel an improvement, As she keeps telling me from the first session that i will be cured in 6 motnhs.... i dont see how but i am hoping is this true. can anyone once again confirm or deny?

I feel she doesn't listen when i say something about how I'm feeling or that one of her techniques haven't helped, a prime example is she recommended going to group, i am physically sick the morning before going to see her. without a whole group of strangers/people. When i said this she sort of looked down on me as if how can that be.

Please was so hard for me to go see her to try and help me with this.
 
freestylemonster

freestylemonster

Banned
CBT does help. But it's a slow process. It also requires effort on your part to make it work and you have remember the techniques you learned all the time. A huge factor is you have to believe in yourself and believe that what you're learning IS helping. If you doubt it, or don't try hard enough it won't work.

CBT isn't a magic miracle cure...It requires devotion, willpower and time but for me it's helped hugely :)
 
Helyna

Helyna

Well-known member
Yes, it helps. It has been scientifically proven that CBT changes the way your brain functions, and this is a lasting change. But, as freestylemonster said, it is a long process that needs a lot of hope and dedication. And a good therapist.
 
TAMPA-BAY

TAMPA-BAY

Well-known member
cbt

Yes it does work and it does work fast but the speed depends on how you use it. If you just use it during session it will work slowly but if you remember to catch your thinking patterns while you are away from session then it will work quickly.

Also its like a fork in the road. At first the distance between the two roads is not very large but over time the distance gets larger.

Keep a daily diary and it will tell you wether or not its working.
 
bfreaky98

bfreaky98

New member
Thanks all good to know, the problem i have is when something comes up its all thats on my mind, but its good to know i will see results
 
JonnyD_

JonnyD_

Well-known member
it's working to me, but i had to push a lot and put a lot of things right in my mind, it's a effort in to fronts, inside you and outside you.
 
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