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Re: Parnate trial, etc. » zeugma

Posted by mattdds on August 29, 2003, at 14:50:38

In reply to Re: Parnate trial, etc. » mattdds, posted by zeugma on August 29, 2003, at 13:19:07

Zeugma,

I think you're absolutely right.

I probably could have phrased that better. It's true, there are some uncomfortable "side-effects" of CBT, like when you are forced to enter situations that are uncomfortable. This definitely causes increased anxiety, at least temporarily.

I hadn't thought of it this way. I guess what I meant was actual pharmalogical effects (e.g. hypertensive crisis, anorgasmia, dry mouth, altered EKG readings, etc.). But it's true that even non-somatic treatments (like CBT) can have SE's, as you pointed out. Good points!

I used to jokingly say on psychological babble that the only side effect was a "pain in the rear". But it is more honest to include such things as temporarily increased anxiety, etc.

I think a lot of people sensationalize treatments that have worked for them. I am pretty enthusiastic about my CBT results, so I guess I fell into this trap of over-hyping it. CBT is definitely not a cure-all. However, I'm still convinced that, overall, the risks are so small and the potential benefits are so great, that everyone should at least give it a fair trial!

Best,

Matt


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