Posted by alexandra_k on February 1, 2004, at 23:05:54
In reply to confused by therapist..and myself..., posted by Pandabear on February 1, 2004, at 15:26:32
Hiya pandabear. I have the same problem with CBT. I don't think it is a learning disability issue - it is just that some people are not suited to CBT, I am one of those (and if I am reading your situation correctly) then you may be one of those as well.
I can talk about stuff that is going on for me (more or less). I can see that some of it is not helpful to me. I can collaboratively work towards trying to figure out why I do such stuff. Also figure out alternative options etc etc. But give me a little handout or drill me on my 'cognitive errors' and the simple sentences no longer make sense.
That is kind of what CBT is about though. My T's tried to back off and chat, but they always did it just till I relaxed and then would home in again - and I couldn't do it, every time. I would sieze up and their words no longer made sense. It is hard because it sounds like you are getting on with your T quite well and would be sad to move on from her, but maybe she has been trained to do something that is not going to be terribly helpful for you in the long run... Some are willing to be flexable and adapt their program - but most are not able or are not willing to do this.
Personally I would check out some alternative types of treatment. That is just my opinion though... Maybe hang in there and see if it does get better as it sounds like you are working really hard - but don't think you have a learning disability or are stupid or anything on the basis of your exp. with CBT... It is the style of treatment, not you dear.
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