CBT or other therapy?

Hi all,

Wondering what peoples experiences of CBT were for long lasting help with anxiety and health anxiety? Or any other types of therapy you have tried?

Thanks!

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Hi
i ve done Face to face CBT about 13 years ago with psychiatric nurse which at that time was really good , she explained to me the whole process and connection between your body , your thoughts , how anxiety triggers physical symptoms etc. And i managed to put some of it into practise for a while , but later on ended up on Citalopram anyway on & off for few years . Currently I m meds free for past 2 years but have massive anxiety relapse so doing online CBT recommended by GP as you can refer yourself through italk .
But this time round I m Not finding it that great tho to be honest , it’s more aimed at depression I think.
I would encourage anyone to try CBT because we all different and it may work for you just fine.

Hi

CBT is the gold standard for anxiety and depression I would encourage face to face sessions. But it rely more on your efforts and willigness to do CBT exercices. ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) works as well.