Help how to get this out of my head

Toni1978 · Post by **Toni1978** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:45 pm

I have this problem all the time. I have been taking immodium every time I go out so that I don't have to have this problem but by doing that I end up having stomach pains from gas that I guess builds up from not going to the bathroom. It seems that when I eat or drink I automatically get stomach pains and have to run to the bathroom. It is very annoying. I would LOVE to be able to go without the immodium. Is this something that goes away once you start to feel better with your anxiety?

JR5 · Post by **JR5** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:23 am

Toni it appears to be working for my gf. She's been doing the TEA forms for over six months and the the past three months she's been a lot less anxious and almost completely symptom free so I think it is worth a try. Her doctor thinks the reduced anxiety is why she's feeling better but it's probably still a little early to tell for sure.

beachgurl22 · Post by **beachgurl22** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:49 pm

What is the TEA method?

Arlenez · Post by **Arlenez** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:35 pm

Rep

TEA forms are the CBT thought countering exercise from the book Been there,done that? do this! by Sam Obitz. They are real simple and work great at keeping your anxiety away by getting you to think more objectively not so reactionary.

amanda2009 · Post by **amanda2009** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:17 am

what is CBT

lilchrissy · Post by **lilchrissy** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:07 pm

CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy. It's the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders and what Lucinda's program is based on. The TEA form exercise is a thought countering exercise from CBT that works wonders if you dedicate yourself to doing them.

Arlenez · Post by **Arlenez** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:38 am

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

lilchrissy · Post by **lilchrissy** » Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:23 pm

Hi Amanda, I hope you gave cbt a try and are having success with it? Let me know if you have any more questions.

JR5 · Post by **JR5** » Sat Sep 04, 2010 7:26 pm

Toni, I am glad someone answered your question in my stead and I hope it was useful to you

lilchrissy · Post by **lilchrissy** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:58 am

How's everyone doing, especially Toni and Amanda?