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Really well put. I don't like the idea of going to a therapist because I tried one once, and did not have a good experience. Yes, I could probably keep trying t

Really well put. I don't like the idea of going to a therapist because I tried one once, and did not have a good experience. Yes, I could probably keep trying therapists until one clicks, but instead I decided to read up on CBT on my own. So I have been doing "behavioral experiments" which help me challenge my irrational negative thoughts by surfacing them and then taking action in the real world to "gather evidence" and prove to myself that those negative thoughts were irrational. It really is amazing, but the only problem with this is that you have to keep doing it and failing at it for a long time. I have given up and gotten back on it so many times, but that's the key -- to keep at it despite everything, with no excuses, for a very very long time. Expect failure, and keep picking yourself back up, again and again.

Sakos 3y ago
I tried this for a long time and had some success, but I was never happy with my rate of progress and it's only when I found a decent therapist who did it with me that I was able to make major breakthroughs that have massively improved my life. Absolutely, people should look into this on their own and get the process started. I highly recommend eventually supplementing the process with a therapist.
bowsamic 3y ago
CBT is a kind of therapy that is explicitly designed to be able to be done alone. Not all therapy is like this
steve_adams_86 3y ago
I’ve found having a human being explain to me how I’m wrong in ways I’d struggle to know I’m wrong was indispensable. I used CBT for a few years before finding someone and they very effectively poked holes in many ideas I had about myself and the world. Nothing profound, but useful enough to help me make progress I wouldn’t have otherwise. Individuals can’t know everything. We need other people to help bring more perspective and correct biases. It’s hard to find someone, but worth the effort if you can afford it.

Sakos 3y ago

I tried this for a long time and had some success, but I was never happy with my rate of progress and it's only when I found a decent therapist who did it with me that I was able to make major breakthroughs that have massively improved my life. Absolutely, people should look into this on their own and get the process started. I highly recommend eventually supplementing the process with a therapist.

bowsamic 3y ago

CBT is a kind of therapy that is explicitly designed to be able to be done alone. Not all therapy is like this

steve_adams_86 3y ago

I’ve found having a human being explain to me how I’m wrong in ways I’d struggle to know I’m wrong was indispensable. I used CBT for a few years before finding someone and they very effectively poked holes in many ideas I had about myself and the world. Nothing profound, but useful enough to help me make progress I wouldn’t have otherwise. Individuals can’t know everything. We need other people to help bring more perspective and correct biases. It’s hard to find someone, but worth the effort if you can afford it.