Have you had any success with CBT or other psychological treatments for anxiety?
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Hi everyone, I've had anxiety on and off for a few years now - I've always had claustrophobia but during the last few years I've started having anxiety attacks in enclosed spaces such as planes, trains and office spaces without open windows. I'm now ... View more
Hi everyone, I've had anxiety on and off for a few years now - I've always had claustrophobia but during the last few years I've started having anxiety attacks in enclosed spaces such as planes, trains and office spaces without open windows. I'm now finding that the anxiety has started to manifest itself when I have a prolonged illness or sickness such as a while back I had a pinched nerve and slipped disc and anxiety attacks from that and now I'm pregnant with twins and have pregnancy related issues which are bringing on nightly anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia. I've barely slept for 3 months. I'd rather try a psychologist or psychiatrist for treatment first before heading down the meds route as I have tried a few meds which have only made me more panicky and I guess they're more of a short term fix. I want to get to the route of the issue and try to sort it out. My question: have any of you with anxiety had any success visiting a psych for CBT or any kind of mind therapy? I tried seeing one a while back and after 5 sessions felt like my head was too resistant to it. My mind constantly races and I don't seem to get much out of things like meditation and yoga, although I really wish I could as I'm sure they help. If you did have something that worked, would you be able to share your story with me? What did you find useful? Did you see a psychologist or psychiatrist? Have any of your overcome claustrophobia? Hugs to you all, I hope someone has some positive stories they could share with me. I have 3 months to go of this pregnancy and I'm slowly going mad... the insomnia is the worst and sleep deprivation obviously makes the anxiety worse. thanks x