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Depression Related Forums => Depression Central => Topic started by: Nachoheeledge on June 18, 2012, 04:32:50 PM

Title: Identifying Causes and CBT
Post by: Nachoheeledge on June 18, 2012, 04:32:50 PM

Hi

I'm new here and wondered if you guys had any tips on how to identify what is causing me to be depressed.

I have been suffering for about 5yrs now and take Citalopram daily.

I have never tried anything apart from the medication and a bit of self taught meditation.

I am trying to get to the bottom of what is causing this feeling and people h e mentioned CCBT, have any of you tried it and do you have any recommendations?

Thanks

Title: Re: Identifying Causes and CBT
Post by: Zaf on June 18, 2012, 05:01:15 PM

I havent tried CBT but have had several courses of counselling over the years, with a good counsellor that you get on with you ought to be able to identify at least some of the causes and find ways of coping with them better

Z xx

Title: Re: Identifying Causes and CBT
Post by: Nachoheeledge on June 18, 2012, 05:59:24 PM

Thanks, something I may look into if the cost isn't too much

Title: Re: Identifying Causes and CBT
Post by: Zaf on June 18, 2012, 06:06:11 PM

I believe MIND can provide counselling and in some cases at a discount.  I was lucky to find someone very locally I really gelled with, not cheap but I didnt think wildly expensive.

Z x

Title: Re: Identifying Causes and CBT
Post by: Nachoheeledge on June 18, 2012, 06:24:03 PM

Great will give them a try, had a look and the cheapest seems to be around £35 ph

Title: Re: Identifying Causes and CBT
Post by: Zaf on June 18, 2012, 06:26:56 PM

I think shaz might know about MIND but she's not on line atm.   My sessions were £30 but I'd guess it depends on the area

Z x

Title: Re: Identifying Causes and CBT
Post by: Sweetpea on June 18, 2012, 06:49:46 PM

Hi.  I did CCBT with MIND. It was free. It was good. But my counselling with MIND was great. It was £35 per session. But reductions if you are on benefit or low income. If you Google MIND you will find your local centre. I have had several different courses with them and each time they have been so helpful and supportive.                 S x x x x

Title: Re: Identifying Causes and CBT
Post by: Nachoheeledge on June 18, 2012, 06:57:43 PM

Thanks both, will have a look at MIND tomorrow :)

Title: Re: Identifying Causes and CBT
Post by: Nachoheeledge on July 08, 2012, 01:05:14 PM

Well mind couldn't help but I found that my work had an employee assistance line. Called them and I am trying the beating the blues CBT program. I will let you guys know what I think of it :)

Title: Re: Identifying Causes and CBT
Post by: Sweetpea on July 08, 2012, 03:08:45 PM

Hope the CBT helps you. Take care x x