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My feelings and past CBT

Creativeboy23Creativeboy23 Posts: 254 The Mix Regular
edited November 10 in Health & Wellbeing


Hello.

I have been thinking others try to change my mind about my feelings when they get me to look at the possibilities of a situation. It makes me consider that others do not allow me to feel how I feel. So, I have been feeling unheard, invalidated, different, and isolated. I have tried to step back and look at the whole picture, but I feel I would be challenging what I think is a real experience. I think CBT has led me to believe that I should challenge every situation.

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  • Orchid059Orchid059 Moderator Posts: 300 The Mix Regular
    Hi @Creativeboy23 I am sorry you have felt this way and that others are invalidating your experiences. Everyone is entitled to feel how they feel without judgement. With regards to your previous experience with CBT has it had a positive influence for you?
  • Creativeboy23Creativeboy23 Posts: 254 The Mix Regular

    Hello @Orchid059.

    I agree but it is hard to see that I am entitled to feel how I want to. I know that it will take some time, and I understand that I will find it difficult. I am doing well to open up about my feelings despite the situation.

    Yes. CBT has made me consider the whole perspective of situations that upset me, but it does not rule out the negative impact. It has made me believe I should challenge all thoughts when some can reflect real experiences.
  • Creativeboy23Creativeboy23 Posts: 254 The Mix Regular

    Thank you for your support. I really appreciate it.
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