Posted by Cecilia on January 5, 2012, at 18:47:54
In reply to Re: A couple questions for Scott (SLS) » SLS, posted by g_g_g_unit on January 5, 2012, at 6:15:28
"Thanks. Your post just had me wondering which of our brain's messages are voluntary; and also, how/who determines the reality of our selves, unfettered by these 'distortions', if it's ever possible to free of them. The grandiosity of mania would be the obvious complement to your example, but do all states - love, confidence, etc. - hold their own 'mini' distortions?"
Exactly. Who determines reality? CBT claims that the therapist determines it, and the defined patient is just supposed to somehow make themselves believe what he/she believes. Not only do I not believe the "positive" thoughts, I don't really believe the therapist believes them either. I just tend to think the therapist is laughing inside at whether he or she can get me to believe stuff that's not true. I suppose if you can make yourself believe positive stuff it doesn't matter whether or not it's true. Except to me it does matter. Plus I don't really understand how you can make yourself believe stuff that's not true. Cecilia
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