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Originally Posted by Marvin Android
If every week is too much, then perhaps every other week?
I have been depressed for many years, and didn't realize it. I have seen three different counselors in the past several years, and for whatever reason, they all devolved into sitting and chatting with an understanding person and not much else.
I am now waiting for an appointment to try a different therapist who uses CBT and other techniques that I think would be useful for me.
You mentioned DBT, which I read is similar to CBT. Since I am 6 weeks from my initial appointment, I have decided to start a CBT workbook on my own. Perhaps you could get some of the benefit of more frequent visits by doing something like I am doing, and report to the counselor whenever you do get to see them.
Keep taking advantage of whatever help you can afford!
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Thanks for reading and replying! I will take your suggestions into consideration. I used to have a DBT skills workbook but I am not sure where it is now. I want to get this book called Reinvent Your Life by Jeffrey Young which is about schema therapy. I find it interesting and helpful, but I think it should be probably be used in conjunction with other types of therapy for a more balanced approach.
I just find it hard to stay motivated when it seems like everything in my life in crumbling (relationships, finances, etc.) and it seems like I have permanently ruined or continue to ruin things in my life and relationships, its like what am I still going on for? Do you know what I mean?