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Post by Janie2 on Feb 16, 2015 6:37:50 GMT
Hi
I will soon be attending week 4 of a 6 week CBT course. The girl I see seems to be fresh out of Uni, she is lovely, but I wish I had someone older and wiser to see.
Years of ad trouble, a husband with Cancer, resulting financial woes because of his illness, my age (61) etc., etc., have led me to see Doctor and being referred for CBT. I am very anxious and have been having panic attacks.
What should I be expecting from CBT? She just agrees I am doing the right things by attempting to control breathing, think of nice places etc. join a Yoga class. I thought I may be shown techniques, ways of not letting my mind wander to the worst scenarios, am I expecting too much? Has anyone experienced this, and were they referred on to anything more?
Many thanks for suggestions
Janie2 x
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Post by larsti on Feb 16, 2015 7:50:25 GMT
Hugs to you ((((((spring)))))
I thought of online course too (great minds think alike!)
The course I have done (twice!) is 'Beating the Blues'
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Post by lilyofthevalley on Feb 17, 2015 8:57:50 GMT
Hi Janie
So sorry to hear of your present troubles.
I know nothing about CBT. I did once have a panic attack as a result of stress caused by my AS. It happened when I had gone to the shed for something and I really thought I was dying. Very frightening.
Hope you get some help from the CBT.
Lily x
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Post by haze on Feb 18, 2015 11:28:44 GMT
I have had CBT to help me manage anxiety, stress & so on caused my my ADs' behaviours. I was told I had to see a senior practitioner as my case was too complicated for someone with less experience. Even the AUK support team said it needed someone with world experience & ideally an appreciation of the complexities involving adoption. May I suggest you contact the provider & explain your situation & request further sessions with someone better qualified to help? I have found this site very helpful: www.getselfhelp.co.uk/and was recommended the book 'Managing your Mind' which has been useful to refer to. I was given homework to do each week (I attended over 3 months) and each week started with a review of the previous session & my completing a questionnaire about myself. This provided a comparison & could be used to evaluate progress. The most important thing for me was identifying the catalysts for my anxiety so I could bypass them or negate them & improving my self talk. I really hope the CBT helps you.
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