Posted by susan C on January 29, 2002, at 18:08:52
In reply to CBT and other experiences, let's talk, posted by sid on January 29, 2002, at 11:10:33
CBT, cognative behavior therapy. Hmmmm, how does that make you feel?
I have not formally responded to this topic before. I agree the idea to use a multifacited approach to illness is always a good idea. Being an informed patient, having a 'medical advocate' (some one who you share everything with, other than the doctor) is one of the the things I am particularly vocal about) in addition to demanding and getting the best care you can with the resources at hand.
As far as different TYPES of Talk Therapy, to be specific, not saying this or that, all or none, but comparing different kinds...I think for me, a lot of it comes down to trial and error. If it works, great, If it doesnt dont give up, just keep trying.
For me, at the beginning of my mental health care odyssy, the pdoc provided intensive talk therapy. I dont know what kind it was. I benefited greatly from it and along with the desyerl that got me to sleep, it helped me survive long enough to get some perspective and ephiphanies, hormones and to Prozac. By the time everything fell apart again, and we knew it was organic, my doctor had somehow changed. Some level of trust, or perhaps, his technique had changed.
Several doctors and hunting for therapists later, I am now working hard on not going to see anyone new. I just dont want to talk about all of this to someone new again.
hmmm, but this is what i am doing now...?
And, this is why I decided to come here to read and respond. PB and PBS is what I consider group therapy.
Now, can group therapy include cbt?
a confused mouse in a maze of psycho-logical terms
poster:susan C
thread:17445
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