CBT ?

[lulu41]

I am now on the waiting list for CBT and had a counsellor call me to discuss ?what I thought I needed? as I was at work could not really talk, so am meeting up with him to discuss what I need. Does CBT only deal with one issue at a time as I feel I have quite a few and quite a lot of them are relationship issues, which my partner would certainly not want to be involved with!! I suppose what I am asking is what can I expect from CBT ? he mentioned an online programme but don?t know whether that would be good me ie. do I need to talk to get out all the rubbish in my head ? any help on what is involved in CBT and whether it?s a good choice would be gratefully received.
Thanks

[mumblecrumble]

Hello,

I've had some CBT and found it helpful but, like you, a bit new and not sure what would happen.

Think the idea is they get from you what you need, just be mega honest and don;t hold back. Shame your partner wouldn;t e involved in that are.

You'll prob feel much more ready and know whats going on after your first meeting. Do you have long to wait?

Online thing was reccomendd to me and that was good too - could go through it in my own time etc. Will see if I can remmeber what its called

[CompareTheMeerkat]

I've had CBT and found it very useful. I wanted to find strategies to deal with impending depression before it starts and found it has helped a lot with them.

I was recommended a programme called Living Life to the Full.

[ErikaMaye]

I've got BPD, and found CBT really helpful. I'd suggest a book called, "Mind Over Mood", which gives you a step-by-step walk through of CBT.

CBT is generally about stopping before a situation escelates, taking a step back, and considering it fully. I found this incredably helpful with the panic and anxiety side of my condition.

If you're not one to sit talking about your problems to a completely stranger, I think CBT over councelling is definately a way to go, because you know there is a purpose to the questions, and your answers will allow something productive to develop. That's not to say councelling is bad - I hate it, but having now been seeing three different therapists a week since my discharge from the physc. unit, i know it helps over time.

I'd suggest you give it a try. And if you can find that book, it would be an excellent resource, as you can do it in your own time and your own pace.

Good luck x