Well today I had my 1st CBT session and wow.

It was amazing, it was only 50 minutes and probably 10 of those were general housekeeping but wow. I got so much more out of today and some much more understanding than I did from yesterdays pointless appointment with my psychiatrist.

She recommended a website and giving me a few ideas for coping when I get anxious. I was so scared this morning I almost didn't go but I did it and am so glad I did.

Oh Diane that's fantastic. I have to say CBT has helped me more than any counselling I've had. Start of good things to come hun!! x x x

I am so happy for you! Finding someone who is actually listening and helping you thru the hard stuff! xxx

Glad it went so well xx

yay cbt is amazing it made (or rather i made ) huge changes to my life and the way i think about things - a really useful toolkit to help things change well done!

Piglet - I dont suppose you could share the website, and/or any key points of the CBT sesh.....Ive been told that its a 1yr + waiting list for CBT for me

^ i know it isn't for everyone but this is a good place to find someone privately http://www.babcp.com/ i negotiated (cheeky git that i am) and the woman i ended up seeing for quite a while was flexible with the cost for me and we could arrange to meet when i had money etc because of my financial situation - you might manage to find someone similar

Aww so glad you went hun, CBT is amazing, especially when someone, just like you, is really committed to working hard and takes it all on board.

Lisa that's shocking you have to wait so long! I can't believe it! (((((hugs)))) x

http://www.sound-mind.org/where-to-start.html

Im so glad it went well. My mum got so much from it. It seemed to change the way she looked at the world. So happy for you. x

my oh has had CBT for quite a while. his treatment has ended now but he got so much from it. so glad you find it helpful too diane x