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Re: Ask Matt about this Tep!! « mattdds

Posted by Dr. Bob on January 18, 2004, at 2:14:14

In reply to Re: Ask Matt about this Tep!! It helps him heaps., posted by mattdds on January 15, 2004, at 20:51:52

> Hey all,
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> Just thought I'd share my experience.
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> ASV may have a good point about the distinction between avoidant personality. I'm not sure that distinction has been made in the studies with CBT. Perhpas there are studies that have been done with APD, but I don't know of any.
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> I do know however that it really could not hurt to try it. Furthermore, there are really some potentially huge gains to be made, especially if you are highly motivated and have high self-efficacy (studies show that individuals with this trait tend to respond better to CBT).
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> CBT is not an easy road. And even if you do all the steps there are no guarantees. However, I think that if you put in a good effort with a good therapist, you will see at least *some* gains.
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> Best to you, and if you have any specific questions, you can ask over on the psychological board (where this is likely to be redirected shortly).
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> Matt
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