ScienceGeek Report post Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) I was wondering if anyone on here has used that site and what you thought of it? I understand the basic principals but not how to apply it to me really. Edit: It was something suggested by my GP. Edited June 23, 2009 by ScienceGeek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley1590 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 i been told by MH peeps i see that CBT does not work effectively or right highest standard as don't understand the true meaning and concept behind negative thinking we can't change it and put into practice due to our different thinking patterns i had CBT just after official diagnosis made clinical pyschologist and pyschtrist referred me for CBT treatment i feel didn't work at all or benefit found hard working on the tools they gave as didn't get what mean to do with them! i got frustrated upset and confused didn't understand why couldn't get it at the time didn't question it! now i do lowed my self-esteem and heightened MH probs and felt under pressure to understand and get it right and stop replaying negative thoughts in my past due to AS i can't help doing this part of symptoms that come with it! joint to it! it's up to you as this my own personal experience! CBT took place at CAMHS not online! hope havn't offended anyone by saying this as i know everyone's experiences with this treatment are varied! good luck take care XKLX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NobbyNobbs Report post Posted June 24, 2009 i'm having CBT at the moment and its great for me, so dont rule it out because it hasn't worked for other people. i had it before when i was younger and it worked well, and is working again now. there is an absolutely fantastic book 'mind over mood' by Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky which goes through it all step by step in detail, with examples, review pages, worksheets and all sorts. its really helped me get to grips with what i need to be writing down/doing. i have CBT face to face with a CAMHS aspergers specialist, but i think with that book i would be able to do it very easily online (ive been told about the online system before). the key to CBT is really putting in the effort to write down everything, and then think about it properly. apparently people have trouble identifying the evidence against their negative thoughts, but with practice it becomes easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted June 24, 2009 That's the thing there's nothing to back it up. The website is all there is, no support nothing. It just feels like I was fobbed off with a website and not really taken seriously because I'm not suicidal. Diagnosis then zilch support after outside of uni, thanks a bunch. Feel like I'm floundering most of time, getting gradually worse and energy levels depleting all the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley1590 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 science geek not trying put you off CBT online your choice at end of the day! whatever right for you different treatments work for different people! as you know already! have you looked into MH probs such depression,anxiety as those affected your energy levels and negative thinking aswell!? just thought make that point! is your self-esteem/confidence always been low due to your AS/dyspraxia? as with them too together this doubled really as that signs that occur in both overlapping spectrum conditions! has anyone worked on improving self-esteem/confidence? do you get much support and help with everything? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted June 24, 2009 science geek not trying put you off CBT online your choice at end of the day! whatever right for you different treatments work for different people! as you know already! have you looked into MH probs such depression,anxiety as those affected your energy levels and negative thinking aswell!? just thought make that point! is your self-esteem/confidence always been low due to your AS/dyspraxia? as with them too together this doubled really as that signs that occur in both overlapping spectrum conditions! has anyone worked on improving self-esteem/confidence? do you get much support and help with everything? Oh I know you weren't trying to put me off, and I will give it a chance. I've suffered with depression on and off for the last 15 years. For various reasons my self-esteem/confidence has been low as long as I can remember. I had counselling throughout secondary mainstream. Haven't really had any help self-esteem/confidence wise for a very long time. The only support that I currently get is at uni, obviously academically focused. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley1590 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 are you on meds for depression? did you find counselling worked? what type of counselling was it? was they understanding warm and kind towards you and your probs? is there not a mentor someone professional MH wise at your uni you can talk to over stuff that going on? seems like depression,low self-esteem/confidence taking over many areas of your life right now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NobbyNobbs Report post Posted June 24, 2009 are there any counselling facilities available from your university? perhaps not ideal but it would be someone you could tallk through the CBT things with. my university drs surgery actually had its own CBT nurse (but she was rubbish). certainly give the book a go. i've tried CBT before on my own, and it was a nightmare but the book gives you the 'why's so you can really understand whats going on. i got mine off amazon i think. hope things improve quickly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted June 24, 2009 I have never used this particular site, but I recently had a course of CBT which I found really helpful. I had previously tried it on myself from some books I'd read, but I really needed someone to help tailor it to me. I have heard that CBT can be successfully adapted for people with ASD. CBT asks you to look at your emotions, which is something we struggle with - but then many people with depression/anxiety, etc also have difficulty verbalising their emotions. But it can be beneficial even if you are not able to discuss your emotions - though you might make slower progress as a result. It sounds like this website is the only thing on offer to you, so it's good you plan to give it a good go - you may as well! I can understand why you feel like you're being fobbed off, and I think you might get more benefit from it if you could also get some guidance from someone as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad cat lady Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Havn't tried it yet, but I was also recommended this course. I have the book that goes with it "overcoming depression and low mood" by Dr Chris Williams, but I was also told that the book and on-line course are both recommended to be used along with a psychologist, so that you are both using the same approach. As far as free courses go, this is one of the best (is better than some that are paid for too), therefore definitely worth trying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeolienne Report post Posted April 14, 2012 Havn't tried it yet, but I was also recommended this course. I have the book that goes with it "overcoming depression and low mood" by Dr Chris Williams Same name as the time-wasting specialist I consulted at the Royal Devon & Exeter (http://www.asd-forum.org.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/9481-cbt/#entry311650) - I wonder if it's the same person? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
