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Posted by morgan on November 14, 1998, at 3:29:25
From hospitalization to medications, I have found that reading and learning about cognative therapy (and depression itself) has been the most beneficial treatment for myself. I know this is a broad subject, but I am just wondering what people were reading, what they thought about it and how it feels to adopt major changes in their lifestyles and ways of thinking.
Posted by janey on November 14, 1998, at 14:37:47
In reply to Cognative Therapy -- Talk to me, posted by morgan on November 14, 1998, at 3:29:25
Morgan,
I was in a cognitive behavior therapy treatment
program this summer, and after years of talk
therapy, etc., cognitive was the one that worked
for me. I embrace it!The changes in my life are amazing. I don't know
that folks on the outside notice too much, but
I can tell a difference, a tremendous difference!The book I used in my treatment program was "The
Feeling Good Handbook" by David. D. Burns, M.D.,
"Your Perfect Right: A Guide to Assertive Living"
by Robert Alberti and Michael Emmons. The best
way to use "The Feeling Good" book is to start
at the beginning... and go from there. I still
refer to each of these books often.Cognitive therapy changed my life. I rarely "beat
myself" up anymore by thinking the bad stuff
over and over and over.Hope my 2 cents helped!
janey
Posted by michael d. ward on January 2, 1999, at 17:01:45
In reply to Cognitive therapy -- love it!, posted by janey on November 14, 1998, at 14:37:47
> cognitive is only half the story - it is also important
to have a "cognitive" understanding of your emotions so that
you can make sense of the emotional hijackings that
occur regularly in life - (mostly when we get into
relationships, feel threatened or attacked, etc -Joseph LeDoux has one of the most readable books out
with Golman's book next on my list -my clients are mostly adolescents who do much better
with a balanced understanding of what is going on
inside -
Posted by Elizabeth on January 4, 1999, at 20:48:03
In reply to Re: Cognitive therapy -- love it!, posted by michael d. ward on January 2, 1999, at 17:01:45
I liked LeDoux's book too. As far as CBT goes, though, it didn't help
me very much. (Did it for 2 years.) I can't really say way, except that
maybe there are some hidden assumptions in the rationale for CBT that don't
apply to me in particular very well. Lots of people swear by it though.> Joseph LeDoux has one of the most readable books out
> with Golman's book next on my list -
> my clients are mostly adolescents who do much better
> with a balanced understanding of what is going on
> inside -
Posted by Nancy on January 6, 1999, at 14:54:10
In reply to Re: Cognitive therapy -- love it!, posted by Elizabeth on January 4, 1999, at 20:48:03
Does cognitive therapy help one integrate having Manic-Depression
into one's identity. For instance, you're used to being an
over-achiever, athlete and in complete control over your present
and future. Then, here comes this crippling disease.
Now, you don't know who you are anymore (except for the fundamentals;
like your personal belief system) although, maybe for some who are
afflicted also have their value system disenfranchised.
Please, tell me what this cognitive therapy is about. It may be
a helpful facet of my recovery (whenever that'll take place, ha).
Looking for shore upon which to land,
Nancy
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