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Professional CBT4PANIC treatment programme
Hi everyone
As you all know we don’t promote any online products that offer a “miracle or instant cure from panic and anxiety” and then charge you money to find out what it is.
What we HAVE been recommending for a long time now is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) because it is clinically proven to be the most effective treatment for a wide range of anxiety and mood disorders and we get a lot of good reports about CBT from members.
Unfortunately there just aren’t enough CBT therapists to go around so there are long waiting lists. I was put on the waiting list by my GP in June 2011, when I was struggling a bit and had never heard back a year later (which was too late by then) !
Recently we were given the opportunity to test out an online professional CBT program called CBT4PANIC.
All of us who tried the program agreed that it is an excellent program, professional, ethical, very user-friendly, easy to understand, and the support is extremely friendly and helpful.
The main program is divided into 4 ‘Steps’
1. KNOWLEDGE - This will give you a thorough understanding of what is happening to you
2. SKILLS - You learn cognitive and behavioural skills to help you deal with anxiety and panic
3. PRACTICE - You put your knowledge and skills into practice through carefully planned ‘Behavioural Experiments’
4. RECOVERY - You learn how to stay recovered (the 4 extra books described below are very useful here)
There are 4 additional eBooks
• An easy-to-read version of the main 4 books
• A book of actual online dialogues between a therapist and a lady undergoing CBT
• A book on overcoming obsessional and frightening thoughts
• A great book on Mindfulness - makes it very easy to understand.
So, you get 8 eBooks, 56 Videos (these are really great - its SO much easier to understand when someone is taking you through it - these are short videos from 5 to 10 minutes in length) Audios, email support and you get the whole program on a DVD ROM which means you don’t have to rely on the internet to access everything. And to top it off you get a really terrific 64 page pocket sized booklet which is great to carry about in case of emergencies.
The program has the added advantage that one of the Therapists who devised the program (Robin Hall) had severe panic disorder with agoraphobia so he brings a lot to CBT that other therapists may not.
You can find out more about how it all works at the CBT4PANIC website but what we personally all liked was the great mix of extremely effective techniques all explained in a very friendly and often humorous way (there are lots of cartoons throughout the books). Most of us often avoid even reading about anxiety in case we are triggered - but this program cleverly gets around that. Robin knows about panic from both sides - as an ex sufferer and as a Therapist - and he really just knows exactly what to say and how to keep you motivated.
Here at NMP we believe that while support is essential it is also important to have a plan of action that can take you forward into recovery and all the evidence points to CBT as being the most effective treatment plan available. Ask your GP to recommend a course of CBT or try out this new online program.
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Re: CBT4PANIC - a self-help CBT programme.
I have to say that i am so glad i started this course, i'm not even half way through as i have had so many personal problems to deal with.
But i would never have got through an hour and a half at a solicitors today without the tools i needed from this course and the support i received from Robin.
I'll openly on this forum Thank him for helping me get through today as for once i don't fear the panics anymore, i'm agoraphobic and an hour and a half is such a long time to sit in anyones office especially when i know i've got to do it all again next week.
I will say that if anyone does take this course that you have to put the work in yourself, you will only get out of it what you put in.
Just my own personal opinion.
Well done Robin.
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I was one of the fortunate ones who volunteered and received the CBT course for free.
It was easy to read and the cartoons made it so friendly. In fact once I started I couldn't stop and I carry the little booklet (the condensed version of the course) around with me in my handbag so I can refer to it whenever necessary.
I've had anxiety and panic disorder for 18 years and have been through many sessions of counselling and research in my search for recovery.
For the first time I had instant understanding which has given me control over my disorder.
My husband has remarked at what a change there is in me lately as my fears are less and my confidence is growing daily.
I also appreciate that the author, Robin is willing to correspond with me when I have queries. He has really put himself out to help fellow sufferers.
I would recommend this course to anyone suffering from this disorder, it's been a life-saver for me!
Thankyou.
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Ditto to what the others have said! i am halfway through the programme and it is so easy to follow and freindly, the cartoons are great and Robin is lovely. Thoroughly recomend it to anyone.
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Completely agree with above...will write a more detailed account when I have more time.. but I am so pleased I volunteered to try this CBT course..Thanks RH.
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Hmm... it's very late now, but I might sign up for this tomorrow evening when I have more time. I guess you can't have enough support!
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I'm just about to try this, I'm hopeful it will help as recently I've experienced more and more attacks just when I thought things were getting better!
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I loved it.
I found the comics to delightful. I could relate so much to the characters.
It's easy to read and understand.
It's well worth printing out the ebooks.
I started it when I got the free trial.
The mistakes I made was trying to go through it too fast and not sticking with it.
But it did help me when I was having actual panic attacks. There is a panic attack page which you fill out. You write down your thoughts and feels and it really helped me see how I was being irrational. it helped me really see all the awful thoughts I was having and how 99% of my what if's had a 1% of actually happening to me.
I do hope to restart it and put in more efort in this time.
I've had anxiety a good 12 years or more now.
I have read countless amounts of self-help books, besides one other book, this has been the only other thing that has actually help me.
I would highly recommend this to anyone.
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maybe the email went into spam
thanks
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Bull - I will contact Robin and let him know for you.
He is very good at getting back to people so I am sure there is a genuine reason for him not replying.
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I've just bought the cheapest pack, I hope it helps me, struggling quite a bit. But fingers crossed :]
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It really helped me to the point that i am working with the public again, i never thought i would be able to do that again ever, Robin is a very understanding and supportive guy, his program i felt, was easy to understand, it just clicked with me.
Just try and put all into the therapy, it wasn't easy at first and i did have a few hurdles to get over, but i did it and my life is a very different one now, just stick with it and i am sure you will do as well as i did.
di xx
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hey
just to let you know great program . the small book is great to read:) make you feel like going to do all the things you don't want to do.
so i ll be trying more things next week
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Stick with it bull,
I am working so many hours now and doing things that i never thought possible again.
I am going further and pushing myself further each day, can't believe how different my life is now, just remember baby steps and keep doing them each day.
I am so happy at the moment, no anx at all.
Stick with it hun.
di xx
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Glad to hear it is helping you Bull - great news
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Just bought the online package last night. Already watched the first few videos and I have to say they are brilliant. Looking forward to doing more today. Starting cbt on Thursday with a one to one but I think this will contribute significantly to my recovery too. Worth a look everyone xx
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Please note that I have updated this thread now and the programme can now be yours for 30 days FREE.
Please read the first post in this thread for the latest news.
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
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Unfortunately it wont accept me when i try and pay using paypal. Im not using my card online cause i dont trust that. It gives the option for UK then proceeds to ask for province and state.. which we dont have in the UK so they may as well not offer the UK option. :huh:
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Hi Mindful
Sorry about that paypal problem - it is being looked into at the minute. I assure you the credit card option is 100% secure - as you can see the site and shopping cart have been verified by VERISIGN the internets leading verification service.
As soon as I get the PayPal option sorted out I will let you know.
Thanks for wanting to give it a try anyway
Robin
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Thanks so much, i will not use my card online, but if the paypal works i will sign up, i am at the point where i am open to anything. :o
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Any chance of getting the 64 page pocket sized booklet which is great to carry about in case of emergencies?, I need something thanks.
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Hi Witchitygrub
Anyone who signs up for the 30 days free trial will get the booklet sent to them right away - Hope that helps
Robin
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Hi Robin, could you, or anyone else on the free trial mail me the cbt page please? I had it bookmarked but it won't load fo me any more. Thanks.
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Hi
Just started 30 day trial yesterday and I am hooked already. So much makes sense and some very useful pages /diary to help. Where are the video's, do the links for them appear later in the text? Sorry quite excited but don't want to rush this either.
Never tried CBT and am adamant to give this a try before the possibility of medication have had anxiety for about a year and I feel I have very little support. Not the fault of others just they can't relate and just don't get it it seems.
Thanks
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Hi Carefree
Glad to hear that the programme is helping already :)
The videos are located at the downloads site that you were directed to after you signed up. If you can't get back to it let me know and I will resend the address.
The Videos are split screen - so you see the books on the right side and the therapist explaining the text on the left.
Best of luck as you go through the rest of the material - feel free to ask any questions along the way.
Robin
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Great, great CBT programme and I use the techniques daily!
I recieved the booklet almost straight away!
It has really helped me cope with panic :-)
Try it, it's genuine!
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
I signed up to this last night and got through the first book. Looking forward to getting stuck into book 2. So far very impressed :)
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I just wanted to say that this programme is great!
The explanations it gives about the reason for panic make complete sense and really help put it all in perspective. The videos have really helped me to lose my fear of panic
and the information given is clear and easy to understand. The key for me was the realisation that I don't need strategies to cope with panic, this just keeps the panic alive. I just need to accept and learn that I am not in any danger and the ways in which this programme helped me to do this is very straightforward and simple. Simple but not easy! I find that I follow the programme and become panic free for a while and then become slack about my new way of thinking and go back to my old ingrained patterns and begin to have panics again. BUT as soon as I refresh myself and go back to the videos, I am back on track. I know that I am trying to develop new habits and that takes time and practice and now I have the right tools to do it. When I first completed this programme I didn't have a panic for 7 months, I can't tell you how free that made me feel! So if you want to rid yourself of panic (and who doesn't)? and you can put the work in, not just once and now, but repeatedly until it becomes second nature then this programme is better than any other that I have tried. In addition the support I had from Robin at the start of the programme was generous, compassionate and very motivating, this guy knows his onions and I am soo grateful that I found CBT4PANIC.
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Hey,
I joined the CBT4Panic 30 days free and then I registered an it said it would send me a password but I never got it?
Xx
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
I will get Robin to reply to you Morag
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Oh and have you checked your spam folder?
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Hey, yes was in my junk mail! Silly me :-)
Thanks. Xx
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Hi Morag
Sorry to hear that you didn't receive your password - now and again that can happen or it may have gone into your spam folder.
I have sent you a PM with a new password.
Let me know how you get on.
Robin
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Hi Robin,
I wonder if you could answer a question for me please, I joined up for the program nearly a week ago, but havent downloaded anything yet, can I download to my ipad? I was so anxious last week that I didnt have the energy to work out if I could or not:blush:...I must admit I obviously didnt read everything properly because initially I thought I would get books and dvds in the post:blush:...that will teach me to read instructions properly..lol
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Hi Tricia
Thanks for trying the programme - I hope it will get you back on track.
I would suggest that the best way is to download to your PC then transfer to your ipad via itunes. But you can also just view the books or videos in a browser on your ipad - just open up the downloads site and log in.
Hope that helps - let me know how you get on
Best of luck
Robin
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Its a long time since i updated here.
Just thought i'd let you know that i am no longer agoraphobic, the one mission i had was to be able to take my little girl to school, looking back it is hard to see why i panicked so much.
I have had such huge stresses to deal with over the last 2 years, some that i thought that would really send me over the edge, and i went to a dark place before i got well again.
This program and robins help kept me sane and got me through it............
I am not here to help sell Robins programme just because i am admin, albeit a slack one lately, i just want people to know that it can be overcome and this cbt program did it for me, it may not do for everyone.
But i have my life back :yahoo: and although i still have the odd stressful rubbish that everyone else has, i have a life back that i absolutely love.
I owe this new life to Robin, to not to rely on anyone to come shopping with me is a blessing, to take my girl to school on my own and actually enjoy it is a task i gave him which he succeeded in...............what more can i say.
My little cbt book stays permanently in my bag even though i no longer feel the need to open it, and haven't done for a long time now.
Anyway thats my update.
I hope to all those that use this program have the same success that i did.
Best of luck
di xxx
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Is this good for GAD or just panic attacks?
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Have just signed up for 30 day free trial, anythings worth a try when suffering with agoraphobia. How long roughly do the cd and booklet take to arrive ?
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Re: CBT4PANIC programme free for 30 days
Hi Laura
Thanks - I hope it proves as successful for you as it has for many others on nomorepanic
The DVD and booklet will be with you in just a few days
Please let us all know how you get on
Robin