Comments on: Being AWARE in Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety http://ukhypnosis.com/2010/01/09/being-aware-in-cognitive-therapy-for-anxiety/ Hypnotherapy training courses and workshops in the UK. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: UK College http://ukhypnosis.com/2010/01/09/being-aware-in-cognitive-therapy-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-1920 UK College Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:16:47 +0000 http://ukhypnosis.com/?p=636#comment-1920 Hi Joan, That's good, well done on persisting in trying to help yourself in that way. It's not easy. Sometimes taking Xanax can help but it's not always the best strategy. Most people can learn to cope with anxiety without medication. Anxiety basically works differently from what we call "panic attacks", and correct diagnosis is the key to effective treatment, especially where problems continue for some time. You should seek assessment by a clinical psychologist or cognitive-behavioural therapist, with a particular view to establishing what form of anxiety you're suffering from and whether you're experiencing actual panic attacks or not. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_attacks Regards, Donald Robertson Hi Joan,

That’s good, well done on persisting in trying to help yourself in that way. It’s not easy. Sometimes taking Xanax can help but it’s not always the best strategy. Most people can learn to cope with anxiety without medication. Anxiety basically works differently from what we call “panic attacks”, and correct diagnosis is the key to effective treatment, especially where problems continue for some time. You should seek assessment by a clinical psychologist or cognitive-behavioural therapist, with a particular view to establishing what form of anxiety you’re suffering from and whether you’re experiencing actual panic attacks or not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_attacks

Regards,

Donald Robertson

]]> By: Joan http://ukhypnosis.com/2010/01/09/being-aware-in-cognitive-therapy-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-1917 Joan Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:56:14 +0000 http://ukhypnosis.com/?p=636#comment-1917 I have used your AWARE method for the past few years with some success, and it works pretty well if I catch it early. But what if the anxiety hits out of the blue, and reaches anxiety attack mode? It seems almost impossible to calm down and only a Xanex will suffice. Also, there are days my head is so tight and I seem to get these little pains that go from one side of my head to the other by the temple area. Slight headaches. And one more question: Last evening I was so exhausted from trying to control my anxiousness that I went to bed early, only to find out that I couldn't sleep. I had to take a Xanex again to fall asleep. I hate having to take it. I'm very sensitive by nature and I don't do well with most meds. But at least this helps me sleep. Is it possible to control anxiety and live without meds? I'm tired all the time. I have used your AWARE method for the past few years with some success, and it works pretty well if I catch it early. But what if the anxiety hits out of the blue, and reaches anxiety attack mode? It seems almost impossible to calm down and only a Xanex will suffice. Also, there are days my head is so tight and I seem to get these little pains that go from one side of my head to the other by the temple area. Slight headaches. And one more question: Last evening I was so exhausted from trying to control my anxiousness that I went to bed early, only to find out that I couldn’t sleep. I had to take a Xanex again to fall asleep. I hate having to take it. I’m very sensitive by nature and I don’t do well with most meds. But at least this helps me sleep. Is it possible to control anxiety and live without meds? I’m tired all the time.

]]> By: Breville800JEXL http://ukhypnosis.com/2010/01/09/being-aware-in-cognitive-therapy-for-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-1913 Breville800JEXL Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:37:22 +0000 http://ukhypnosis.com/?p=636#comment-1913 Great post. I especially like the point about accepting your anxious thoughts. "Saying hello" to my anxious thoughts kind of makes me laugh instead of getting frustrated and feeling hopeless. Great post. I especially like the point about accepting your anxious thoughts. “Saying hello” to my anxious thoughts kind of makes me laugh instead of getting frustrated and feeling hopeless.

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