CBT expert

A cognitive behaviour therapy expert explains how this psychological treatment works and who could benefit from it.

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[7732147]

All I know is that CBT saved my life and changed me from a very very debilitated and ill person into someone who can function and be successful once more. If you are out there and in pain believe me you can be well again and what you are experiencing right now is just temporary. life will be rich and refreshed for you, you just need to hang on. CBT worked for me. Maybe it could work for you?

[dziule69]

very informative video.. thanks :)

[blinkundblank]

CBT instills the belief that it is not the situation we are in that are the causes depression; it's the (incorrect) beliefs we have about our situation and how this affects and restricts our actions (see e.g 'Mind Over Mood', a CBT manual for depression).

These methods can be okay for people who suffers from clear misconceptions, simple phobias, defeatist thinking or excessive negativity, and so on. But if a person faces real, serious problems in real life, CBT is completely powerless.

[Karlen57]

This is all great but there is no way that one can get to any kind of Therapy in this country on NHS. Why even put teasers like this out here. GP´s are just worried about money and are too keen to prescribe drugs and that is it. A lot of good ideas come out of this country but it is not properly rolled out.

[TheHaHaStar]

Thanks muchly for the video, I'm studying psychology at A level, this really broke it down for me :]

[keroine9]

@leapsplashafrog I'm afraid you are mistaken. You should consult the evidence base before making comments like this, or refrain from commenting. It's a serious issue, because people's wellbeing is at stake.

Thank you.

[leapsplashafrog]

Yes it's true cbt does not work long term but that's not measured by researchers/ iapt. And why would thought control work anyway... Surely only a real lasting therapeutic relationship can change brain chemistry. Shock horror, stop the press!!

[rainbowchristi]

I'm a psych major and am using this for a presentation on Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Thanks for the information. This is great for my presentation. Also, CBT has helped me immensly with my struggle with panic disorder. However, its not a cure. Once you get away from working on these tools, the negativity can come back, and then you have to work on it again (which is what I need to do now)

[acerzen]

@BillyFeynman no, this says that a survivor can help to feel more empowered and in control in her life and over her emotions. It helps reduce her suffering by giving her techniques to combat her fear and insecurity.

[sclaf811]

@leapsplashafrog Sometimes people need a bit of help. I'm recieving CBT therapy for severe anxiety and OCD and it certainly helps somewhat, and i'm only in the early stages of the therapy. Each to their own though. You are certainly entitled to your opinion. CBT is a proven method though of helping people with emotional behavioural disorders etc.

[leapsplashafrog]

No one can control their thoughts and why should you. Cbt is ridiculous in my opinion. Depressed and anxious people are the real people in my life.

[StNige]

@mehmetursan CBT is used for OCD cases. OCD is anxiety based and I believe CBT is quite effective. As others have said it challenges thought processes. CBT is interesting in that it trains the client / patient in a system so that they have a set of skills that they can use all through their lives. You'd be surprised how empowering that can be.