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    Re: Started CBT today



    Sounds to be going well Anxious , I can understand the reasons why your CBT therapist would like you to stop taking meds like you explained, but i havent heard of that before it wasnt discussed when i had CBT, wonder if anyone else as been asked to do that before? If you have been taking the meds for a while anxious maybe it would be a good idea to discuss with GP first.

    Hope your daughter goes well too at the hospital hun.

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    Hi Anx,

    Glade to hear that it's going so well for you. I too have started cbt, but I am doing mine online. I am looking forward to your posts.

    Take care
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    Hi Andrea,

    never gave the meds too much thought, i take beta blockers but only when i feel the need so i should be ok (side effect wise) as i reguarly have a day off. She reckons they are used as a 'crutch'. But saying that it could be a major problem for some people couldnt it! Like you i would never advise anyone just to stop, but she didn't mention me contacting my gp I'm sure if i'd have still been on my citroplram she would have as i had problems stopping that.
    Interesting to know what others have been told.

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    Hi Believe,

    hope your CBT is going well, i can see how it can be done online because of all the form filling i am doing, but do you have access to someone you can talk too if you are struggling?

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    Hi Anxious and Believe

    I am doing CBT at the moment too. Got my third session this afternoon. I am also doing it online - with a therapist there if I need her and to help me.

    Fingers crossed x

    Glad yours is going okay Anxious.
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    Hi all,

    had session no 4 today . Today we discussed what anxiety does to your body and why. Felt a bit like a biology lesson . Most i sorta new but i didn't realise how heightened your hearing becomes in the middle of an attack (explains why i can hear my blood rushing at times )
    I kept trying to jump ahead because i've sussed the next step - stop checking, asking/looking for reassure and ride the anxiety out!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    She's obviously used to people like me, because whilst being nice she managed to put off my questions and just said it will all become clear it the next session. Oh i am so looking forward to next week
    So the preparation goes on, i have to spend 20mins a day doing relaxation exercises and practice breathing techniques.
    Hope everyone else is doing well,

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    Glad the CBT is still going well Anx

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    Hi all,

    just had session no. 6 today and not so impressed at the moment Now have complete ban on 'checking'. Have to not check, feel the anxiety and ride it out But my head if full of 'what if's'. We are not even doing rational thoughts as apparantly that is reassurance seeking...oooooooooooooo
    I wish there was a magic switch to turn anxiety off.

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    So what will happen if you don't check? I am betting nothing!
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    I like a bet , I'll let you know, thanks nic

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