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CBT Experiences

Goofyball

Hi, I hope everyone's having a good day. I'm giving therapy a try and something that my therapist is proposing is CBT. I've heard of it but don't know a lot about it, or if it's any good. . . My therapist is experienced in autism though, so I'm hoping she can help me as I haven't left my home grounds in about 5 years (I don't mind at all!) but my parents are wanting me to get help. . . I'm perfectly happy and content personally though the anxiety can be crippling at times. When I feel anxious I like to go to my workshop and work on my Audi or watch one of my favourite shows.

Autism and anxiety, seems you cannot have one without the other, which is a shame as being autistic is something I mostly enjoy and am proud to be. I'm hoping CBT can reduce some anxious tendencies I have. If you have experience of it please feel free to share how it went, mine will be on Tuesday, though my therapist has said it's not a problem if I'm not up to it. She's a lovely woman, more than understanding and patient of my problems and situations.

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  • Hi Goofy 

    I am afraid that I tried CBT lots of times but it didn't do anything for me - it turns out that my issues are more rooted in trauma though than anything else and this means that it needs a different approach. 

    I also struggle terribly with anxiety and since the pandemic, have also become pretty agoraphobic if I'm honest. It is nice your parents want to support you though and your therapist sounds lovely. 

    I suppose I don't have anything useful to say other than just well done for getting help and I am really happy that you are generally happy (aside from the anxiety). 

    :)

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  • Hi Goofy 

    I am afraid that I tried CBT lots of times but it didn't do anything for me - it turns out that my issues are more rooted in trauma though than anything else and this means that it needs a different approach. 

    I also struggle terribly with anxiety and since the pandemic, have also become pretty agoraphobic if I'm honest. It is nice your parents want to support you though and your therapist sounds lovely. 

    I suppose I don't have anything useful to say other than just well done for getting help and I am really happy that you are generally happy (aside from the anxiety). 

    :)

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