CBT has been a godsend.

[AnxiousYogi]

I have been going to therapy now for a few months and because of that I have not been on here much. I feel different. The world looks brighter (and it’s not because of the random cataract surgery I had in June 😅). CBT has literally changed how I view the world. I still have my struggles but I am not controlled by them any longer. It is an amazing feeling. I went so long telling myself I didn’t need therapy and joking with my husband that I should go. I woke up one morning and realized that I couldn’t keep living my life the way I was. Constant panic attacks that would last hours or days, random phobias I never had before (driving/riding in the car was one of them), intense bouts of anger and just generally being annoyed with everything. It was a struggle to get out of the house some days. But I wanted to share my success. I know therapy isn’t for everyone but it has helped so much and I absolutely love my therapist and I really think that makes a huge difference in treatment. If you’ve been on the fence about therapy I definitely wanted to come here and recommend trying it.

[oicuamy]

Are you also on an SSRI? I want to start CBD but was told it could interfere with meds. I’m considering weaning myself off.

[AnxiousYogi in reply to oicuamy]

I meant cognitive behavioral therapy. CBD is also great but I am not on any medications so I wouldn’t know about it interfering.

[oicuamy in reply to AnxiousYogi]

Oh sorry, I do think CBT helps

[Kel76]

That's wonderful & I'm so happy for you! I have been on the fence about therapy for quiet some time. Carson Daily on the Today show once spoke about finding a good cognitive behavioral therapist & was talking about what a difference that made. I've tried finding one that specializes in that near me , but no luck yet. I love to hear when people have finally found some relief from all this madness though! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[AnxiousYogi in reply to Kel76]

It really has been wonderful. Hopefully you can find someone near you. I definitely feel like my brain has been reworked and it’s so relieving.

[Kel76 in reply to AnxiousYogi]

I hope so too & oh what I would give for that feeling! There's one in Atlanta but that an hour & half drive one way which I wld do but couldn't multiple times a week. I don't know how often people generally go to a visit.

[AnxiousYogi in reply to Kel76]

What part of Ga do you live in? I also live there I might be of some help.

[Cat33]

So thrilled it has helped you

I have just finished mine and it's been wonderful

I totally agree anyone not sure about it go as you have nothing to lose except anxiety

Wishing you all the very best 💕

[Want2BHappy3]

Glad for you, I've been off and on with therapy. I've stopped going for now, can't afford to go. I have other health issues that need my attention and cost. Honestly not sure therapy was even working for me. But your right it's Not for everybody.

[56artist_]

Love it! Therapy saved me from dying 40 yrs anorexia and PTSD 7 yrs now same therapist it is great u said it very well much brighter light I wake up daily with all my armor to stay recovered and therapy gave me the armor my past from abuse will not define who I am today I won the battle of the mind and will always b n control not anorexia thank you the days I struggle I fight harder and it is power of positive thinking