CBT and ERP Resources

If you've read some of my comments in the threads, you know I'm a big proponent of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) as ways to manage ruminations, fears, and self-blame. I thought it might be helpful to provide some links to guides you may find helpful.

A good guide to ERP is Everyday Mindfulness for OCD: Tips, Tricks, and Skills for Living Joyfully. Although its about OCD, general anxiety has a lot in common with OCD, so the techniques in the book are helpful for anyone with ruminations and the need for constant reassurance.

A resource for calming your mind is Fear Not: Living Grace and Truth in a Frightened World . It helps control the "what if" games you anxiety plays with your mind.

There are thousands of books about CBT, but I like the OG Feeling Good: Overcome Depression and Anxiety with Proven Techniques from the 1980's. It has many tools for practicing CBT.

These techniques are very powerful and last a lifetime if you practice and use them. They are far better than any meds because they use the power you already have inside. Check them out!

Edited May 9May 9 by mstimc60