Abbey
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Reged: 10/06/2008
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Has anyone had CBT? I was recommended by my GP in an attempt to tackle the reasons I eat which are rarely for hunger. I know it's wrong but the thought of seeing anyone in the Psychiatry department makes me feel uncomfortable. However, I really need to do something rather than the on off tale of the three stones that I lose regularly! Must have lost about 100 stones over the years its just been the same ones over and over!!
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lynn123
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Reged: 29/06/2008
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have alook at a book called mind over mood -very interesting and it's about CBT - very effective. It'll give you an idea what it's about and it really isn't scarey.
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Alakazsam
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I know that some hypnotherapists practice CBT techniques and that way you usually go to their home or studio and its much more personal and I would imagine much more effective, why dont you do a search on the web and see what they say. Also a hypnotherapist would be able to reprogramme your thoughts with regards to food also.
If you are nervous of hypnotherpay or have never experienced it, I have some personal experience and think it was the best money I ever spent, 50 quid and I had a four hour session and didnt need another and I am happy to speak to you in a PM if you would like to know more of how it affected me.
I am sure there will be lots of info out there and I am sure I have seen PMK do lots of CBT techniques on some of his programs and I trust him!
kaz
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Abbey
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Reged: 10/06/2008
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Hi
Thanks for the offer and I am open to any advice. Sadly I have tried hypnotherapy and Paul mcKenna and Pete Cohen - tried most things really. When my head is good it is very good and when it's bad it's hopeless! I have looked up the book recommended - Mind over Mood and I may well buy it to have a go. Recognising there is a problem is half the battle it's when I'm complete denial we're in trouble!!
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Alakazsam
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why try a hypnotherapist that practices the techniques of CBT and it might be the right combination? you never know.
you just need to regain that control back dont you.
kaz
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Ashbee
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CBT will teach you how to deal with the triggers that lead to your overeating rather than look indepth at the emotional causes so the treatment will be shorter and more behaviour based. I worked for a therapist and she had very good outcomes so I wouldn't be concerned about giving CBT a go...
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Jewels
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My Dad has the opposite problem. As some of you are aware, Dad is in hospital waiting for open heart surgery. Well he is suffering bouts of heaving at the thought of food and just can’t eat anything. Just mentioning food makes him heave. The doctor says there is no physical reason why this should be happening, and I feel it is a psychological problem. He is due to come home while he waits for the surgery but am very worried about him not eating. Maybe CBT could be the answer.
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rigge1
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Hi Abbey
I'm presently having CBT for claustrophobia - the principles can be applied to most situations. It's helping me and I'm confident that I will have overcome my fears by the end of the course. There is no need to feel uncomfortable - there's no stigma attached at all. Give it a try it may well help.
If you want any info. just send me a PM.
Good luck!
Liz
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Abbey
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Reged: 10/06/2008
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Well, I've bought the book Mind Over Mood and I will take it on my week's holiday next week. I will see how I go and when I get back decide whether to give the CBT a go.
Thanks everyone for your generous offers to share. I'll be off line for a week but I'll keep you posted.
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chilla
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Tried hypnotherapy with 2 different practitioners and neither did the slightest good. In fact, after seeing the 2nd one, i had a burning desire for mcDonalds?????
However, a friend of mine gave up smoking with a mix of hypnotherapy and NLP. One session, £180.00, but he could go back wheneve he wanted without paying more and it worked for him.
CBT is only about giving yourself dfferent cues in your mind and building up a different pattern.
Good luck with whatever approach you try, what works for one doesn't for another so just keep giving it a go.
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When I have talked for an hour I feel lousy-
Not so when I have danced for an hour;
The dancers inherit the party
While the talkers wear themselves out and
Sit in corners, alone, and glower.
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Annie_H
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Reged: 03/10/2008
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I was a binge/comfort eater from childhood and piled on weight year after year. Even being diagnosed with diabetes last year couldn't stop me bingeing. It reached the stage a few months ago where my blood sugar levels were out of control and I was constantly depressed, exhausted, emotional, nauseous with the self-esteem of a slug. I finally plucked up courage to see a CBT counsellor 2 months ago and it's the best thing I've ever done. As well as exploring all the issues behind my eating patterns, she is teaching me how to deal with all sorts of emotional baggage and without being too evangelical, I feel transformed. For the first time I can remember I feel as though I am in control of my life, I haven't binged for nearly 2 months. Emotionally I feel much more stable and the tears that used to flow for no particular reason have dried up. I know I have a long way to go but I do feel truly positive for the first time in ages - all of which basically means that I think CBT is a gret idea! My counsellor also gave me a book called Potatoes Not Prozac which was a real eye-opener and I think should be requried reading for anyone who's ever comfort eaten.
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