Had my first CBT session today

[Panic1971]

Well I had my first Beating the Blues CBT session today.

It is a computerised therapy 8 week course. It involved a load of questions on how I have been feeling for the last week and then some background information on anxiety and depression (stuff we already know really). I had to come up with 3 problems that I currently have and then I have homework to do all week to monitor my problems, how I am feeling, what I am doing etc.

I also have to do 1 pleasureable activity.

I came out of the session feeling really positive.

Keep your fingers crossed for me that it works.

[AngieJ]

Well done....lets hope it does the trick for you

xxx

[nomorepanic]

Great news - post here each week so you can keep a blog going on.

Good luck!

[Panic1971]

Thanks Nicola and Angie

I will post here each week - if thats okay. Just hope it works

Take care

[manmoor]

Well done Ann and good on ya for staying positive hun thats the spirit. xxx

[honeybee3939]

Hi Anne

Great to hear the CBT went well and lovely to hear you are feeling so positive !! keep up the good work hun !

Love

Andrea
xxxx

[Panic1971]

I had my second CBT today. I had to review how I was last week - which was about the same as normal (very anxious/panicky).

Today I looked at my automatic thoughts and how thoughts affect my feelings. I have to record my negative thoughts this week when I am feeling anxious and then record the situation, and how much I believe each thought. in a percentage - then note my feelings.

I also have to complete an activity schedule which is like a diary for every hour of the day. I have to note what I did in that hour and rate my anxiety out of ten. I can then hopefully see some sort of pattern.

I also have to perform a pleasureable activity again.

Fingers crossed x

[honeybee3939]

Hi Anne

Glad your session went well, i remember when i started CBT having to do home-work wasnt my strongest point, but do stick with it as it does help and its always good to look back on things, especially progress.

Keep us posted on your next session too.

Love

Andrea
xxxx

[nomorepanic]

Glad it went well

Keep at it and keep doing the homework as there is a reason for it.

Great news.

[mat74]

Does CBT work? I have read about it and want to discuss this with my GP as I feel it may be useful for me. Anyone know how long a waiting list on the NHS is for this sort of therapy or if you can pay for private sessions?

Mat x