posted 04-29-2003 10:57 PM            

I have xanax, but just got it yesterday and have not taken it yet.

posted 05-03-2003 01:18 AM            

I forgot that hypnotism is pretty pricy and probably not covered by insurance.

At any rate, I will try reading on cognitive therapy - good idea.

posted 05-03-2003 06:20 PM            

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Originally posted by FearConsumed:
... I forgot that hypnotism is pretty pricy and probably not covered by insurance....At any rate, I will try reading on cognitive therapy...

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Whenever you doubt a treatment, do a "quackwatch" search, or a "healthcare reality check" (hcrc encyclopedia) search. I think these sites are sponsored so I will not list them, but they are easy to find.

If your health plan covers psychotherapy, cognitive therapy will be covered.

posted 05-05-2003 06:01 PM            

I believe she meant a combination of the both. For example, in my case, I would do anything to get help. But getting ready for such an appointment would make me really anxious, so when I get there, I wouldn't be able to calm.

And then there is the feel of being anxious and having an anxiety attack during the state of hypnosis, and probably wouldn't be a successful experience.

So, If that is the case for someone, I agree that cognitive behavior therapy is about the best it gets, and it works. THEN possibly after some cognitive behavioral therapy, you would be able to try hypnotism since your actions are better judged.

That's what I need, along with a ton of others suffering anxiety.
Personally, pills are a bunch of S***. It's better to stick with more natural solutions. All pills can do is temporarily calm your symptoms and/or (just) cause a bunch of side-effects, and if you don't experience one or both of the two, then you will surely become dependent on it due to the chemicals they have, AND the realization that they are the only thing that calms you down.