Posted by Jeffrey on February 5, 2004, at 16:34:16
In reply to Re: Please help me I am still suffering - My story, posted by nicky847 on February 5, 2004, at 14:47:59
> Jeffrey-
> If I were you I would stick with the CBT and give it time...sometimes it takes as many as 10-12 sessions before you see a noticeable improvement..the most important thing in CBT is to be honest with your therapist about the irrational/obssessive thoughts you have..then they will be more able to help you...
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> it really sounds to me like good CBT would be great for you b/c you need to examine the obssessive fears that you have and see that they have no basis in rational thought..
> > > Jeffrey-
> > > Have you tried CBT? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy..it could be very helpful for you..
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> > Thanks for the suggestion. I have begun CBT. I have seen a psychologist 4 times. It has been a little bit helpful. I am glad I am doing it but the results have been mixed. I am continuing with it. My therapist is pretty good. Any particular CBT strategy you have in mind for my problems? I just want to enjoy my child and not worry about it getting cancer from the x-ray. The worry is taking all the pleasure from my life. Thanks again.
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>Thank you for your reply. Currenly we are trying 3 things in CBT. During my workday when my mind goes to the child/x-ray issue, I say to myself I will dedicate an hour in the evening to just worrying about this. Then in the evening I expose myself to the possibilty that:
1)thing may not get better. ie I may always worry about this issue
2) the dice are rolled, whats done is done, the baby mayt or may not get cancer, just try to to think about what that means ie might as well live my life as best as I can-worrying does not help
3) exposure to ideas that I will spend my life worrying about bay/x-ray cancer.
Does this approach make any sense. I have always responded to drugs in the past. I turned to CBT out of some desperation. I ws in complete remission before this.
Thanks again. Any thoughts on meds or the above are appreciated.
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