Posted by Alara on October 24, 2002, at 22:23:58
In reply to My Psychiatrist told me I was neurotic?, posted by jda1292 on October 24, 2002, at 18:06:35
jda, that label will be your worst enemy if you allow it to stick. An effective cognitive therapy will teach you to view yourself not as "neurotic", but as an intelligent husband/father with who is experiencing a few difficulties at the moment.
I recommend that you read a book called `Feeling Good' by David D. Burns. Every time I start to feel down on myself in the way that you describe, I open up that book and challenge my cognitive distortions. It's amazing how effective it can be!
Alara
Just Another Human Being
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