I have been diagnosed with dysthymia, which sounds a bit like what you describe. I have had counseling and medication, and I am resigned to deal with it, because it is manageable for me. Do whatever is right for you, whether it is CBT, journaling, etc. Stay strong.
I have been diagnosed with dysthymia, which sounds a bit like what you describe. I have had counseling and medication, and I am resigned to deal with it, because it is manageable for me. Do whatever is right for you, whether it is CBT, journaling, etc. Stay strong.
Looking back at therapy I have had, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy seems to be part of the work I did with professionals, while also doing it on my own. For me, distinguishing exact names of type of help is confusing. "Whatever works" is more my motto, as labels are something I don't do well. Anytime we make the choice to start working on ourselves, be prepared for the unexpected, for things to present themselves you never thought about, or had hidden away in a corner of your mind for a long long time. Be prepared for it to take awhile, not overnight. Keep a journal to write things out, decompress, and clear out of your mind. And don't forget, be proud of yourself for making a choice to work on yourself, and feel better, whatever that is for you!
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@johneckenrode11 Great! I am looking forward to hearing about your experience with CBT. We all generally have access to several types of therapy/help, it is clicking with the "just right" one that can be so difficult!
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I have found CBT to be only as good as the provider. There are wonderful ones out there. The challenge is to find one that resonates with you. I think you can tell in the first session. You can feel if that person is really interested in you and your issues. If not, move on to the next one. It's easier than you think it is.
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I have been diagnosed with dysthymia, which sounds a bit like what you describe. I have had counseling and medication, and I am resigned to deal with it, because it is manageable for me. Do whatever is right for you, whether it is CBT, journaling, etc. Stay strong.
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2 Reactions@elwoodsdad Here is a link to the journaling discussion we have here on Mayo Clinic Connect https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/journaling-the-write-stuff-for-you/
Staying strong is within all of us, and remember, what works for a while may need to be "tweaked" every so often!
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2 ReactionsGinger, I just got around to reading the two links you provided. Thanks, they're excellent and have made me more motivated to try CBT!
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2 Reactions@johneckenrode11 Great! I am looking forward to hearing about your experience with CBT. We all generally have access to several types of therapy/help, it is clicking with the "just right" one that can be so difficult!
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1 ReactionI have found CBT to be only as good as the provider. There are wonderful ones out there. The challenge is to find one that resonates with you. I think you can tell in the first session. You can feel if that person is really interested in you and your issues. If not, move on to the next one. It's easier than you think it is.
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2 ReactionsMy therapist was a CBT therapist. She was my 2nd therapist and most effective.