Not ignorant at all. In fact, what you are doing is a short-hand version of CBT and the TEA form exercise.
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Not ignorant at all. In fact, what you are doing is a short-hand version of CBT and the TEA form exercise.
Jon,
Great job! I learned a long time ago that taking responsibility for getting ourselves well is a key to finding success :)
Exposure without the proper tools is of little use...
[QUOTE=AliasEQ;156766]GOLDEN ADVICE: DON'T GOOGLE YOUR SYMPTOMS. EVER. If you do that, you'll go from 1 problem to 1000 problems.
I could not agree more, excellent advice above :)
Good point about the difficulty of putting plans into action. Part of my early struggles with the TEA forms were centered around feeling so overwhelmed I could not bring myself to do them and now I...
So true and it builds your self-esteem at the same time as it is getting you better. CBT is what worked wonders for me and I highly recommend it for anyone willing to put in the time on the TEA forms...
I have not but there really weren't any when I was trying to get better.
Great to hear! If you ever relapse try CBT and the TEA form exercise. I was skeptical initially but it really does build new pathways in your brain that prevent most anxiety. THe book by Sam Obitz...
Welcome. It's a great site with lots of helpful people from all different forms of therapy. What helped me was CBT and the TEA form exercise (which I still use to this day).
It is not like traditional therapy. The therapist gives you exercises to do and you really make progress fast if you do them. The one that has helped me the most is the TEA form thought countering...
I would try learning the coping skills taught in CBT like the TEA form. They worked amazingly well for my anxieties and are really effective if you stick with them. The book Been There, Done That? Do...
CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
TEA Thought Error Analysis The main exercise for fighting anxiety used in CBT.
Me too. It's all that kept me going before finding relief with the TEA form exercise from CBT.
Not sure who you are thanking but if it was me you're welcome!
Happy New Year everyone!
Made it through one holiday with flying colors. Thank you TEA forms and CBT :)
I'll check it out, is it a forum or a product?
That sounds horrible. Wish I had advice for you but not something I have ever experienced. Have you ruled out any medical conditions that could be the cause? It does sound like it originates in your...
I think finding a combination of things is great. For me it has been cbt/tea forms and exercise. Med free and feeling great for years now too :-)
I would agree. The harder you work at the CBT thought countering exercises like the TEA form etc the sooner it will take hold as your normal way of thinking :)
Try and get some professional help preferably cbt based as those skills will likely help you immensely.
That's a good strategy and I hope you get the results you desire :)
Remember the key to CBT exercises is putting effort into them daily if you want the best results.
Meds can help, but important to combine them with coping techniques like CBT exercises.
Breathing exercises help but you need CBT exercises like the TEA form to truly move forward and put your anxiety probs behind you.
What is an anxiolytic effect? Thx.
Smiley,
Nothing wrong with taking meds. But most people try and rely on just meds but you are taking the right approach in learning CBT and coping skills while you are on them. That is the only...