CBT starts soon

[Tessar]

That's really good to hear. I hope the rest of your sessions go well. You deserve that as you are working hard on getting your focus where you would like it to be. That is definitely a step in the right direction & I am looking forward to hearing more :-)

[jcd_gad]

Hi, is this NHS supplied CBT? How many sessions do you get and for how long?

[unsure_about_this]

One of the GP at the practice I attend referred me, so I think it though NHS. So far I have had nine sessions, 1 hour per session, well one went over by 10 minutes. I don't know how many more I have got to have with the person I am saying/ I hoped it worked but at the moment it has not helped me much, I am still anxious as ever, worrying no stop.

[unsure_about_this]

I got a review session next week, for my 11th appointment, he said most people have 12 sessions. so we got to see whether it worth it carrying on. I still trying to put these techniques etc - into practice, but struggling deeply.

[Tessar]

Stick with it Phil as it does take time 2 effect change.
I am hoping they'll given more sessions :-)

[unsure_about_this]

Man thanks
I may be getting some gym help soon. I am still very scared about my health and worries I just cannot like things go and let things be like there are. I am scared of cancer and even though I have had a few tests and scans done and nothing has been found, I would have been told by now.

I think I need to give the forum and the health sites a break.

[Tessar]

yes a lot of people say about giving the forum a break. it does depend really on what your troubles are. for some people it's reassuring to have someone there that they can talk to but if you come into the forum & see all sorts of posts about stuff you're scared about, well it doesnt help i'd imagine.
I fluctuate how much I post really. I haven't posted quite as much at times simply because either I am busy or there's stuff going on that means I cant concentrate well enough to help other people.
but generally the forum does help me & i'm able to help others too.
but you must look after yourself & if you need a break then do consider it.
meanwhile try to focus on the skills you're learning in CBT. it isn't easy to change how you think and behave but you can make changes if you keep at it.
best of luck :-)

[unsure_about_this]

Hi

Thanks for your reply again. I got a three week break from CBT, than we will decided what is best for me to do next. It like we have two different conversations he says.
I also went to a gym to look around, useful because it also host a job club in the centre.

[unsure_about_this]

Finished CBT now, no more sessions as it is not helping me.

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I don't know what else I be offer now. He is getting in touch with the GP who referred me. I am still scared of about 169 cancer types, and still fear I got something wrong with me.

[unsure_about_this]

So it was agreed between me and my CBT that it was my last session. I still feel the same, but worst. My parents have not got the old me back. I am scared about my health. I cannot even put the techniques into practice because of the curious of pain etc. Even though my parents keep saying nothing is wrong. I am scared that something has been missed by dentist, doctor/gp, specialist.

I tried my hardest with CBT maybe I should have tried a little harder.