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[Gaylord du Bois]

My mate recommended to me that i try CBT (cognative behaviour threapy), i looked this up and did a course of this in my local library. It helped a lot & its worth a try

Not ashamed to say it.But have had varying degrees of anxiety since my dad died when i was 10.It messed me up more than i realised,but with anti-depressants and CBT it has helped a lot.Only shit side is i work for royal mail,and i spoke to my boss that i was struggling to cope with every day life.He looked as if to say pull urself together.Mental conditions dont seem to be reconized by certain people as an illness.but spoke to a councillor with atos and it really helped.sorry for the poor grammar!!

This place might be Pisstake Central at times but when you're speaking from the heart no one cares about grammar.There's always someone that'll listen on here mate.

 

[johnny on the spot]

I'll be attending CBT sessions at the beginning of August as I'm suffering from depression/social anxiety. Haven't got a clue what to expect.

Had three sessions its helping,just talking to somebody you do not know helps.She told me there is other ways of dealing with any mental issues if cbt does not work.Pm me if u want any info.

CBT works a treat for a lot of people. Be open to it and stick with it.

 

[Ntini77]

I'll be attending CBT sessions at the beginning of August as I'm suffering from depression/social anxiety. Haven't got a clue what to expect.

Had three sessions its helping,just talking to somebody you do not know helps.She told me there is other ways of dealing with any mental issues if cbt does not work.Pm me if u want any info.

Thanks, man. I may PM you nearer the time.

 

[mcfclovin88]

I will be starting CBT soon for depression and social anxiety. I'm still waiting to hear when my first session will be.

It's gotten pretty bad to the extent that's affecting my University work. I've spent a good 3 years trying to fight it on my own and it's only made it worse. Finally plucked up the courage for some real help, so hopefully I can sort myself out.

 

[uwe28]

My mate recommended to me that i try CBT (cognative behaviour threapy), i looked this up and did a course of this in my local library. It helped a lot & its worth a try

Not ashamed to say it.But have had varying degrees of anxiety since my dad died when i was 10.It messed me up more than i realised,but with anti-depressants and CBT it has helped a lot.Only shit side is i work for royal mail,and i spoke to my boss that i was struggling to cope with every day life.He looked as if to say pull urself together.Mental conditions dont seem to be reconized by certain people as an illness.but spoke to a councillor with atos and it really helped.sorry for the poor grammar!!

This place might be Pisstake Central at times but when you're speaking from the heart no one cares about grammar.There's always someone that'll listen on here mate.

Thanks!!! C.T.I.D

 

[uwe28]

I thought i was the only one on bm before this thread.Its good to hear from fellow bluemooners who have similar problems.

 

[johnny on the spot]

I thought i was the only one on bm before this thread.Its good to hear from fellow bluemooners who have similar problems.

Keep posting mate. You'll soon be as grateful for those bluemooners who have quite different problems :)

 

[sonicboomboy]

Before you make the pull yourself together or similar comments please read this.

When you are told that someone close to you has died you are likely to cry and get upset. Probably lose your appetite and neglect your daily routine - washing, housework etc. Your body reacts to the news by producing certain chemicals that depress you and make you feel like you do. There is nothing you can do about it. Hopefully the feelings will go away soon and you can get on.

People who are suffering from depression ( genuinely not scroungers) are being subjected to this chemical imbalance on a regular basis and can do nothing about it. Just as some people suffer from excess acid or high blood pressure it's something you can't just stop by being positive and getting your act together.

So telling them to pull themselves together is like telling the mother who's just lost her son, the husband who's lost his wife of the child that has lost their Mother to do the same after hearing the news.

Please consider this before posting any stupid uninformed comments. I doubt anyone who hadn't a clue about quantum physics would chip in with a comment about that topic, yet they're quite happy to post crap about this one soley based on what they think they know or what they think should be.

Absolutely spot on.
My wife gets help from Citalopram in varying degrees. Sometimes she can get by without it for weeks but other times it is a real life saver!
Support and lending an ear... always. "Pull yourself together".. never.

 

[uwe28]

Before you make the pull yourself together or similar comments please read this.

When you are told that someone close to you has died you are likely to cry and get upset. Probably lose your appetite and neglect your daily routine - washing, housework etc. Your body reacts to the news by producing certain chemicals that depress you and make you feel like you do. There is nothing you can do about it. Hopefully the feelings will go away soon and you can get on.

People who are suffering from depression ( genuinely not scroungers) are being subjected to this chemical imbalance on a regular basis and can do nothing about it. Just as some people suffer from excess acid or high blood pressure it's something you can't just stop by being positive and getting your act together.

So telling them to pull themselves together is like telling the mother who's just lost her son, the husband who's lost his wife of the child that has lost their Mother to do the same after hearing the news.

Please consider this before posting any stupid uninformed comments. I doubt anyone who hadn't a clue about quantum physics would chip in with a comment about that topic, yet they're quite happy to post crap about this one soley based on what they think they know or what they think should be.

THIS^

 

[Bigga]

Sometimes just talking to someone and finding that you aren't just bonkers, that someone else gets what your saying and doesn't judge you helps a lot.

What you may think is the problem - pressure at work, family problems etc. may only be the catalyst for the real deep rooted problem. Councelling and CBT can be a great help to some and set them back on the right track.

Dont expect your counsellor to do much though - you do all the talking they listen and let you tell them what's bugging you ;-)

Mm!! It's not for everyone.

I, like many a person I know with theirs, turfed mine because I was after specific answers or help. Cognitive therapy would never have helped me solved why, just helped with the reactions.

I knocked mine on the head too Bigga, I can see exactly why/how it helps many, but I already knew why I had the problems , but nothing ever really helped with CBT to sort them out.

I notice we're both on Venlafaxine too, can we be friends ?

;-)

Sure!!

We could call ourselves "Friends of Ven"!! Or "Best Vens" even!!

Needs working on, me thinks...