Posted by alexandra_k on November 16, 2004, at 19:32:55
In reply to Re: Thank you guys =) . CBT experiences » alexandra_k, posted by Tepiaca on November 16, 2004, at 2:08:13
> I accept it Alexandra , I´m a very stubborn person . Maybe this time I´m thinking that CBT does not work based on the fact that during 8 years I have tried to control this erroneous thougths with every positive idea that have come to my mind but It has been useless . So I feel like If I had already tried CBT using all the positives thought . And if this did not worke , then CBT won´t . This is the way I think , but I also know CBT has to be something more complicated than just having positive thoughts .
Sure. I think that there is some stuff around thinking through the worst possible scenario as well. I am not sure what the problem is, whether you think it is that you are being negatively evaluated by others or what. If that is it then you could do some work on why it is so bad if people do negatively evalauate you etc. I think that it may be helpful for you to discuss your concerns about CBT with your p-doc. It may also be the case that while CBT alone couldn't help, CBT in conjunction with an appropriate medication may.
> Why do you think an AP could help me ? do you think Psychosis is involved in Social fear ?Anti-psychotics aren't only prescribed for psychosis, they also assist with sleep, anxiety etc. I am on one, but I'm not psychotic (far as I know) :-) I guess I said that because I am very wary of anti-anxiety medications that are potentially very physically and psychologically addictive. There isn't that problem with anti-psychotics, on the other hand and so it is just my personal opinion that one would be better off with an anti-psychotic if possible.
Any way, I hope things improve for you. Keep in touch.
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