cbt

[flossie]

hi all

i was wondering has anyone tried and benefited from CBT?  I know the wait for NHS is long - has anyone found a therapist themselves who they might recommend? I can't afford a lot but some counsellors have sliding fees depending on income and i wondered if anyone knew of a CBT therapist in Brighton who works along the same lines? Or perhaps you don't think that CBT will help.  I'd value the thoughts and opinions of fellow social anxiety sufferers.

cheers

[zube]

i think it's been brilliant for me, ive been tackling things i could never have done before. Unfortunately i had to go private the wait was ridiculous. but i would highly recommend it. its a way of re training the brain and although doing it in a self help way can be just effective for some, having a good therapist can point out where your negative thinking stems from and how you can work to reprogram those in to more positive ones in "can do" small steps. Its a matter of setting small goals and keeping to them until your confidence and achievements grow.

I am by no means cured but i do believe i have the power within myself to be able expose myself to small amounts of panic until that situation becomes an ok situation and then i can move on to the next step.

[weesh]

Try the site anxietyuk - very helpful - worth a look.
Weesh

[Noisy]

I think that CBT is great. It's worked wonders for me and I wish it could go on forever. It's not exactly the magic bullet that we all crave but, as Zube said, it helps you to untangle your thoughts.

I've had a few different therapists. A couple weren't much help but the last two have been really fantastic. In my opinion, it's really important that you and your therapist have some kind of rapport. It's no good trying to discuss sensitive and personal issues with someone that can't relate to you.

Martin.