As someone who was diagnosed with five mental illnesses, I know a little about the subject. I know that with proper medication and extensive Cognitive Behavior Therapy, we can live happy, healthy lives. CBT therapy is critical because it helps correct thoughts about ourselves.
Example: I called myself STUPID for dropping stuff. I now say,…
As someone who was diagnosed with five mental illnesses, I know a little about the subject. I know that with proper medication and extensive Cognitive Behavior Therapy, we can live happy, healthy lives. CBT therapy is critical because it helps correct thoughts about ourselves.
Example: I called myself STUPID for dropping stuff. I now say, God gave me brains and beauty; so He figured I could accept a serious lack of coordination.
Example 2: I like doing guy stuff so I must be a guy. Now I say, God gave me tremendous creativity and mechanical aptitude; so I really enjoy working with power tools and building stuff.
Reframing the thoughts that we tell ourselves makes an incredible difference in how happy we are.
As someone who was diagnosed with five mental illnesses, I know a little about the subject. I know that with proper medication and extensive Cognitive Behavior Therapy, we can live happy, healthy lives. CBT therapy is critical because it helps correct thoughts about ourselves.
Example: I called myself STUPID for dropping stuff. I now say, God gave me brains and beauty; so He figured I could accept a serious lack of coordination.
Example 2: I like doing guy stuff so I must be a guy. Now I say, God gave me tremendous creativity and mechanical aptitude; so I really enjoy working with power tools and building stuff.
Reframing the thoughts that we tell ourselves makes an incredible difference in how happy we are.