Well, I've graduated. The 12wk program of therapy is done. All that is left now is a wrap-up session and formulation of a plan going forward.

You've seen me mention Cognative Behavior Therapy a number of times in the forums. Obviously I am a big proponent of the 'treatment'. But I realise it's not for everybody. If the chance comes up however, I do say give it a try.

Three months ago my anxiety ruled my life. It was disabling. Today, while I am still anxious, I am able to not only get out but thrive. I even managed to find the courage to apply and interview for a job.

So just a chest thump I send out there.

I'm interested though about other's experiences with CBT. Maybe too, others have foud great success with other therapy types.

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Originally Posted by rcat

Three months ago my anxiety ruled my life. It was disabling. Today, while I am still anxious, I am able to not only get out but thrive. [/b]

Thank you for sharing. It is so great to hear from someone else who was also significantly helped by CBT. I could have written the quote above. Except for me it was nearly 5 years ago. I had full on Panic disorder (consuming fear of panic attacks), had spotty work attendance and was nearly homebound with an overwhelming fear of driving, and was convinced I had gone crazy past the point of no return, not to mention 1000 little ways that anxiety was limiting my life in ways that I didnt even realize! I now commute 20 miles on the HIGHWAY without batting an eye. CBT was really an ideal solution for my panic attacks. It gave me tools to use when stuck in the worst depths of panic, and I am very grateful.

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Congrats on graduating! I had the same experience with CBT vis a vis anxiety. Extraordinarily helpful.

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Congratulations! I am happy to hear CBT is working so well for you (& others).

I took an 8 wk mindfulness-based CBT program in the fall and found it very helpful.

I found behavioral skills also did wonders for gaining some control over my anxiety . . . my anxiety which fueled my depression and my suicidality, etc. The fear drove so much of my life for such a long time. Getting that anxiety under some control made a huge change for the better in my life.

Great to hear how it worked for you.

Wish it was that easy for me too. It's been a while since I tried CBT, was thinking of trying it again. I used to hate it, but maybe it could be different with a different T.

I would stay with my current therapist and use it as an adjunct.

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I did CBT way back when it was barely a "thing"; I have found it very useful in my relationships over the span of a couple of decades. It's been very helpful for co-dependency, anxiety, addiction.

The only caveat that I would add is that it was not helpful for me with regard to my DID diagnosis. In fact, my dissociation was not even noted. So I am back in therapy, with CBT/DBT skills intact and still doing a whole lot of work.

Originally Posted by ex vivo

Great to hear how it worked for you.

Wish it was that easy for me too. It's been a while since I tried CBT, was thinking of trying it again. I used to hate it, but maybe it could be different with a different T.

I would stay with my current therapist and use it as an adjunct.

It was one of several modalities my T used. I've never had straight CBT (and I'd probably hate it), but learning/using those skills in conjunction with other approaches worked well for me.