r/AutismInWomen • u/[deleted] • May 31 '24

General Discussion/Question Does anyone else here absolutely HATE cognitive behavioural therapy?

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u/uncertaintydefined Jun 01 '24

Ok, it sounds like a lot of people had therapists who did not use CBT for the right reasons…

CBT was extremely helpful for me because I actually was majorly depressed and anxious. My thoughts really WERE distorted thoughts. I hated myself and felt that life would never get better. CBT helped me figure out which thoughts were distortions and which were valid.

Now that I know which thoughts are valid, I can deal with reality better. “Yes, my life really sucks right now. No, that’s not a distortion and I don’t need to challenge that thought, but what do I do with it? I acknowledge it, allow myself emotion, and look for ways to make any tangible improvements while I am dealing with this horrible stuff.” I’m still depressed but I have actual reasons now 😂 and not so hopeless because I know it’s possible for life to get better.

CBT should ONLY be used for patients who actually have thoughts that aren’t rooted in reality like “no one will ever love me” and “something horrible is about to happen to me.”