CBT--Who Has Successfully Used? - Anxiety Message Board

whatever02 · 03-15-2004, 10:46 AM

Please post if you have used CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

Post how long you did CBT,
how much it helped(if it helped),
and what type of anxiety you have(or had).

Thank You. Post up ya'll.

junglemonkey · 03-15-2004, 12:43 PM

CBT has not worked for me. I recently started a combo of meds and CBT and I have only got worse since I started. That is not to say it will be the same for anyone else, just my personal experience. I am "advanced" so to speak with my anxiety. Been in therapy 7 months with no improvement, in fact quite the opposite!!

I suffer from GAD and frequent panic attacks. Are you having CBT or are you considering it or just curious??

hry33 · 03-15-2004, 02:26 PM

it helped me a lot for my panic attacks and social phobias

quincy · 03-15-2004, 03:00 PM

Hi, it helped me (I took it during therapy in dealing with my "issues").

I had anxiety attacks. I also have depression and am now on Effexor XR (75mg) for that. It also helps for anxiety.

Don't know how long it took since I was dealing with everything at once.

Well worth the effort.

Nothing to lose, a skill to gain.

Best to you,
quincy

whatever02 · 03-16-2004, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junglemonkey

Are you having CBT or are you considering it or just curious??

considering.....