Posted by pedr on October 1, 2009, at 9:08:19
In reply to Have Found CBT VERY helpful in coping » pedr, posted by Kath on September 29, 2009, at 20:38:09
> Don't know what ACT is like, but I have found CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) really very helpful.
Yes, it can be helpful, I use it daily. I've had several shrinks who practice CBT and read a fair few books on it. For me it only works once I'm out of deep depression. Otherwise the depression subverts all rational and positive logic - it's just too powerful.
> I have a book - a self-help workbook "Mind Over Mood" which teaches you to use Thought Records & write down your thoughts & pinpoint the 'hot thought'. Often if I can make myself complete a Thought Record, I can get my emotions from say:
> Sad - 80% strength
> Afraid - 85%
> Angry - 70%
> to
> Sad - 30%
> Afraid - 40%
> Angry - 35%
>
> So it really has been quite good for me!Glad that it's helped! My fave book is the legendary "Feeling Good". I read it on the subway most days, certain sections for the 100th time. Very powerful stuff. Sometimes it sticks, sometimes my depression doesn't want to listen.
>
> Here's the link to an online site where you can do a CBT course FREE. It's sponsored by I think it's the University of Scotland. It's basically the same as what's in my book!
>
> www.livinglifetothefull.com
>
> :-) KathThanks for the link!
Pete
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