Scarlett Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I was looking into options for reworking the way my thoughts are processed because I did notice patterns of negativity. I would like to correct this and I did a bit of research on it. It turns out something called "cognitive behavioral therapy" or CBT for short can help with this. I guess it is commonly used for people who have issues with anxiety, trauma, stress, and OCD. Has anyone heard about this? Do you think it is worth looking into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Yes I will be honest I had no clue what CBT was but after reading a bit about it I think I like the core concept behind it. It is all about making you aware that you are thinking or doing these things. Being aware is half the battle. Once you are aware you can replace good behaviors or habits with bad ones and learn how to deal with the bad ones better by being prepared. Maybe start with some flash cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 CBT is great for people who need to be challenged. For example, it's great for those who have social anxiety, as it kind of forces them to confront their anxiety by actually doing things they normally wouldn't. Technically, this is how CBT is for all conditions under its banner. It is a way to force you out of that fear. If you're scared of spiders, you'll probably be asked to hold one, or touch one. If you're scared of the dark, they may put you in the dark. And if you have social anxiety, they will have you talk to people, sometimes in a crowd. It's a great way to help you through a lot. I highly recommend trying it out if you never have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I have seen it work for people, but have never tried it myself. It is something my therapist recommended as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 A family friend mentioned going to see a CBT specialist and said that it helped her out big time with her struggles. She had an abusive upbringing (mother neglected her and step father beat her) and she says she feels like a new person. She was able to let a lot of her trauma and fears go and feels more confident and better about herself. I don't see her very often but last I did, she had lost wait and was dating a wonderful man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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