debbsi
14-05-11, 10:24
Hi
I had my initial assessment with a primary care mental health worker a couple of weeks ago, he said i have GAD and health anxiety and that i could have 6 sessions of cbt initially then he would review my progress.
I have had cbt a few years ago and found it beneficial but discharged myself after about 4 sessions as i thought i was fine. Years later the anxiety came back with a vengeance so i sought help when i finally gave up hope of sorting this out myself.
problem is i learned all the cbt stuff before and i have really tried to reprogramme my thoughts over a few years and it doesnt work with me. He sent me a health anxiety booklet which is really good. It identifies my main problem as being one of avoidance, and gives ways of self-help - ive been doing that for years and it doesnt work with me. I know that my thoughts are exagerrated and probably unwarrented, but no matter how much i tell myeslf this i cant change my thought process
I wonder do you think CBT is the right thing for me?? I suppose i should just give it a go and hope the therapist realises that maybe i need a different approach
I would appreciate any advice xx
I had my initial assessment with a primary care mental health worker a couple of weeks ago, he said i have GAD and health anxiety and that i could have 6 sessions of cbt initially then he would review my progress.
I have had cbt a few years ago and found it beneficial but discharged myself after about 4 sessions as i thought i was fine. Years later the anxiety came back with a vengeance so i sought help when i finally gave up hope of sorting this out myself.
problem is i learned all the cbt stuff before and i have really tried to reprogramme my thoughts over a few years and it doesnt work with me. He sent me a health anxiety booklet which is really good. It identifies my main problem as being one of avoidance, and gives ways of self-help - ive been doing that for years and it doesnt work with me. I know that my thoughts are exagerrated and probably unwarrented, but no matter how much i tell myeslf this i cant change my thought process
I wonder do you think CBT is the right thing for me?? I suppose i should just give it a go and hope the therapist realises that maybe i need a different approach
I would appreciate any advice xx