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Advise on CBT for patient with GAD
Hi, I have been diagnosed by psychiatrist for Generalised Anxiety Disorder. I have experienced 4 episodes of panic attack in the past 3 months. I am constantly worried and as a result unable to focus/concentrate on other things in life. I have lost interest and motivation to do anything and there is a general feeling of sadness throughout the day. This has recently increased in the past few days which has required me to seek help. The consulting psychiatrist has advised Clonazepam0.25+Propranolol10 twice a day along with Mirtazapine7.5 once daily. Further, I have been advised to consult a psychologist for CBT therapy. Therefore reaching out to the psychologists to advise please. Thanks in advance.
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Hi, I am sorry you are feeling this way. The feelings of sadness etc are stored in your subconscious and will need to be retrieved and processed in a safe space to ensure that we are able to release them from your nervous system and restore it to a state of calm.
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The most effective solution for dealing with anxiety for me personally was waking up early. Iam not a morning person but once i tried this, i was surprised how good this made me feel. It helped me find peace and calm myself down. Having so much time in my hand I could do small things that made me happy and I felt a sense of accomplishment just by waking up early. I feel the most anxious during the night- so sleeping early really helped me tackle it to a great extent. Meditation was another thing I tried when my anxiety was at its peak. Trust me- for someone who thinks a lot, it is no joke to shut your mind down and focus on your breathing. I could concentrate for very few minutes in the beginning but my thoughts kept spiraling back. So listening to some meditation music while i meditate helped me increase concentration. It helped me analyse my recurring thoughts and gave me more clarity about them. Mostly during such times I don’t feel like interacting with anyone- thinking that nobody will really understand how i feel. It’s great if you can talk it out and rant everything going on in your mind to someone who cares to listen. Taking it all out really helps. If you’re someone who is not comfortable with addressing this with anyone, then you can try writing down all that is going on in your mind. Once you take it all out in any manner, you will feel relieved. If you feel like you are stuck between your thoughts and feel very helpless, just do SOMETHING. Take a walk, call up your friends and talk about something random, play with your pet - just do something to break that cycle that is going on in your head. Do anything that will distract you even for sometime. Take action without overthinking anything. Just go for it. Being positive and thinking right is almost impossible during such times. One of the main reasons i avoid talking to people during this time is because they may feel bad/ give some positive shit which is not what I want. You know yourself the best- try starting small and appreciating small wins. Having a motivational self-talk session/ looking in the mirror and giving yourself some positivity might help. Appreciate yourself for how far you have come and remind yourself about your strengths. Try to get a balance of the basic things that need to be right- Sleep, food, health and water level. Once you get these things in check it will show better results over time. Having any kind of physical activity or a workout routine will help you fight anxiety. Doing this releases endorphins which trigger a positive feeling in the body. It will also help you reduce stress, improve sleep and help in fighting with anxiety and depression. If all the above things do not help and you are still stuck with being anxious, then there is just one way out. Confrontation. Ask yourself what is troubling you and analyse your thoughts. Address it and not run away from it. You have to feel the anxiety, be curious about it and seek answers and find out what is really going on. There will always be an underlying message or something you’re trying to run away from and are too weak to confront that. No matter how much you run away from it, sooner or later you will have to face it. This is a long process and you need to be strong and have patience to tackle it. Lastly, know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. This feeling is just temporary. Think of it as your body’s way to communicate something with you. We feel this only when we have lost perspective and when we are lacking inspiration. We have to just find ways to get out of the drama going on in our heads and gain perspective. Anxiety is something most of us go through at different levels. We are just too weak to talk about it. It is a part of being human- you are not alone. search online in your near by areas
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consult Psychiatrist/ Psychologist
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Do Yoga and meditation, Go for counselling session
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I understand you been through some tough times. But it's not permanent. We need to analyse the hurdles nd sort out things together. You are more capable than you know. And you are more than your panic attacks. Kindly consider therapy nd book session.
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Book therapy session. CBT kinda therapies could help you in many ways.
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Take a deep breath Try inhale nd exhale exercise practice mindfulness technique( kindly book session with me, I ll help you with this) HAPPY HEALING:)
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Hi, you have to write down the events that cause anxiety and panic attack on a daily basis.Help and guidance is required for ruling out phobias if any . consult a psychologist
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If you sincerely want a solution follow the instructions and do homework .You will definitely get the result
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CBT focuses on providing you with tools to solve your current problems. And there a lot of ways to get there with this type of therapy.so consult with psychologist to resolve the issues going in your life.
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connect with psychologist at practo
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Whatever happened Right now we need to understand why it happened What are your triggering and maintaing factor we need to work on that and get you better Cbt sessions will help you manage your anxiety and panic Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling online
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Energy and persistence conquer all things. Benjamin Franklin I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. Michael Jordan
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You need to connect with a psychologist for the therapy. They help in behaviour and mind management . They may use other therapies too along with CBT Hope this helps
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Wish you speedy healing
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You can connect with any psychologist on Practo , who specialises in CBT. I also do CBT. My sessions are primarily online Regards Neha Ravichandran
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Hi... It is good that you have visited a Psychiatrist and received a medical diagnosis and treatment. The medications you have been prescribed will lower down the frequency and intensity of panic attacks by regulating the neurochemical imbalance caused by this condition (GAD). Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is primarily meant to correct the negative patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that lead to developing this condition and currently impacting your daily life functioning. Typically, such issues get better within 6-8 months to 1-2 years of weekly counselling sessions.
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Consult a Psychologist. CBT along with Lifestyle Changes and Interpersonal Guidance and Counselling is required.
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil Senior Psychologist Cell: nine six seven one three zero three one three four Website: https://gunjanmaithil.wixsite.com/therapy App: http://wix.to/fechb08?ref=cl
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Hello there I can understand what you might be going through. It might be hard for you to distract yourself from thoughts that worry you. That's why you might not be able to stay functional throughout the day. Don't worry, consult a good psychologist or a therapist as soon as possible. You can also contact me and I will try to help you towards your recovery. Let's discuss your issue in detail so that you can reach towards your solutions. Take care. Stay safe and strong. Everything will be alright. You got this!
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Consult a psychological Counselor for a therapy. I think, with counselling sessions you might be abke to overcome this issue..
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