by Roseredpinball » Thu Jan 25, 2018 9:17 am
Hello, I suffer from anxiety and minor depression, as well as OCD. I also may or may not suffer from PTSD, I've never been officially diagnosed but I think I might have it because of a traumatic event in my past I'm not gonna go into right now. I've been attending therapy for years now, and don't get me wrong, I love my psychologist, she's really nice and she has helped somewhat I think but it also feels like not as much as I'd hoped? Idk, maybe I just don't notice the improvement, but I'm starting to wonder if maybe I should try a different type of therapy. Cause most of the time, my therapist just sits there and listens to me and like I said, don't get me wrong, it does help me to sort out my thoughts and she does empathize with me and sometimes reassure me and helps me to analyze my thoughts and feelings and get them off my chest. But at the same time, it's a little frustrating, because I feel like CBT might help me more, or at least help in addition to talk therapy. Cause even though talking helps it feels like the negative thoughts and behaviors haven't really improved all that much. I did talk to her about it but she regretfully informed me she's not trained in CBT. So what can I do? Is there some kinda CBT I can do at home, online? I don't think I could afford to nor have the time to see two different therapists, plus I hear it's not really a good idea anyway. I don't wanna stop going to see her, I've become attached to her and I would feel guilty about changing therapists. Plus then I'd have to start all over again explaining my situation, my past experiences, etc. to a new psychologist. Also, she works at the same place as my psychiatrist who's her boss and prescribes me my medication, so I think if I were to change therapists I'd have to choose a therapist at that place, idk if I could see a therapist someplace else while also keeping the same psychiatrist. It'd be cumbersome and again idk if I have that kinda money anyway. So, what can I do? I want to try CBT or something new but I don't wanna switch therapists and I don't think I could even if I did. Thanks in advance for any and all advice and help!