RE: Psychology Addict # 25 | Depression through the lens of CBT & the case study of Mr. B.

Hi @erh.germany :D

You see how now I am talking to my reader? Does my new writing style look familiar to you :D
Well, thank you once again for inspiring me to make this change!

Ok, so let's talk about this most interesting comment you left for us here. But really what I have is a question for you: do you agree that the outer conditions/circumstance and inner perception/evaluation are to an extent the factors that CBT puts forwards as the ones which influences the meaning we attach to the situations?

I personally think so :D

The outer conditions/circumstance reminds of of what CBT puts as the overall context of the individual. And the inner perception/evaluation makes me think of what CBT states to be the overall context of the individual and also the individual's personal history (maybe not the latter!).

I have learned that. In the past, I tended to intensify the negative feelings by thinking and worrying (more of the same)

Yep, the cycle of negative thoughts! One can get seriously stuck in such pattern. I still have to police myself to not get stuck in it! Like you said, in my case too this ability seems to have becomes less difficult as I get older and see that the bad times do not last forever :)

Ps: I loved your post about Alan Watts and YES I would love you to continue that series. I am sorry I haven't left a comment. But, I do hope you know I am a constant reader of your work and a big fan of your blog as I learn so much from you! I constant send people to you (including here on my comments!).

Lots of love to you EriKa

I thank you, Abigail!

You see how now I am talking to my reader? Does my new writing style look familiar to you :D Well, thank you once again for inspiring me to make this change!

Yes, I felt very much talked to:-D - you are always welcome and I I feel flattered.

Funny how we promote each other. I was name dropping, too! :-) In the chat as well as in comments.

do you agree that the outer conditions/circumstance and inner perception/evaluation are to an extent the factors that CBT puts forwards as the ones which influences the meaning we attach to the situations?

Oh, yes, I do agree on that. The CBT sounds totally sensible and logic to me.

Yes, if that is meant by the overall context, then this kind of treatment for sure integrates many things which are significant to consider.

I must add that no matter what kind of treatment one gets, if it heals and leads to a better situation, it is right.

Also one can have the best treatment/method but if the relationship between client/patient and counsellor/doctor is accompanied by distrust, insecurity and prejudices, it's of no or little help. But for sure you've heard that already hundred times and talked about it, too.

I am glad that you talk about the same experience and getting more calm within the years. To deal with this kind of profession and topics for sure is helping, I find.
At least for me its of utmost advantage:)

Oh, Thank you so much for mentioning my Watts article. I adore him! It pushes me to continue. He is one of the most fascinating men I've ever stumbled upon.

I send you Love & Affection! <3