I had my first CBT group session today, looking at depression. It takes a very practical look at life, and rather than looking at why we got depressed in the first place, it aims to make you feel better right now. As such it‘s a short term therapy, which has long term benefits.
Personally, I think [...]
Happy Easter Everyone!
Having been non-religious for most of the years of my life, to me, Easter means chocolate, a holiday, the beginning of spring, lambs and chicks and flowers. But this year, things are a bit different. Throughout the last year, my views on religion have changed somewhat. I have gone from being a completely [...]
I‘ve been an outpatient for two weeks now, and I have a new therapist. I see her once a week, and for the moment, that’s it. I am going to start two groups in May, one on depression, and one on self esteem.
The treatment program I‘m undergoing is based upon the prinicples of CBT (Cognative [...]
I have now checked myself out of hospital. (The Priory is a mental health hospital, for those of you who were still in the dark). I am currently following a day care plan, going back to the Priory on a daily basis for sessions. I am around most days at the moment, so feel free [...]