Posted by Oddipus Rex on June 7, 2003, at 14:47:53
In reply to Re: Another CBT question. Very specific. » Dinah, posted by mattdds on June 7, 2003, at 13:57:47
Hi Dinah I found this by doing a google search.
http://www.gut-reaction.freeserve.co.uk/cbt-treatment.htmOne thought that occurred to me is that you may be "white-knuckling" it through these situations and it might work better to gradually desensitize yourself. That is, you would stay in the situation which was evoking these thoughts until you reached a stage of moderate discomfort and then retreat until you returned to a normal level of comfort and then return again and stay until you reach a stage of moderate discomfort,etc. When you stay in the situation with willpower while you are extremely uncomfortable, you are actually reinforcing your association between the situation and extreme discomfort.
It's possible to create a safe place to retreat to in your mind by using visualizations or meditation as well as physically retreating. At least in theory :)
The website suggested some ways to set up situations to desensitize yourself like vomit videos and inducing nausea.
I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your vacation more. It's nice to have you back again.
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