Info links re treatment of Anxiety -
1) the site for the center where Christina
works - even if you don't live in the Chicago metro area, this will give you an
idea of what to look for in your area.
2) good basic info re CBT - many
people oversimplify this therapy modality, & perhaps because of this,
believe it is more short-term... like any therapy, the length depends on the
individual, what they are being treated for, etc.
3) understanding various cognitive
distortions is important, takes time, & once there is awareness/understanding,
putting these into practice takes time - a process
4) Also known as worry exposure,
this is challenging - & starting with whatever ranks for you as a 2 or 3,
as opposed to a 10, is much more likely to be successful
A good therapist will look at the
big picture of your life, & help you apply these ideas... I'm finding it to
be helpful, & challenging. For me,
CBT is more effective because I'm also under the supervision of a psychiatrist.
One goal I left out of my previous
list - to, as much as possible, not let Anxiety win.
