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Re: But... I agree, Dinah

Posted by wendy b. on March 12, 2003, at 20:52:50

In reply to Re: But... » mattdds, posted by Dinah on March 12, 2003, at 19:46:06

> ... I just can't get past feeling like I'm trying to manipulate myself.

I understand this feeling very well. We've been told by the medical establishment that biochemical processes in the brain are the core of the problem, not "twisted thoughts." I mean, the twisted thought processes are a *symptom* of the chemical imbalance, not the root cause of the illness. Or am I misunderstanding something? Anyway, Dinah, I have always wondered about CBT for the very same reason... I fight the "mind over matter" stuff. And I don't know enough about CBT to know if I am characterizing it in a way that doesn't do it justice; maybe my prejudices are showing...

> ... I guess that like any other form of therapy (and meds, etc.) it isn't a one size fits all. Some forms suit some people better than others. But I think that CBT offers tools that anyone can benefit from. It's probably the degree of benefit that depends on the right match of temperament and therapy.

I'm sure this is true...

Thanks for your comments; food for thought...

Wendy


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