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Beachgirl
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think it is most important that we focus on ourselves and learn how to counter the thoughts that cause our problems in the TEA forms more than concern ourselves with what type of people we hang with. AS long as we look at things clearly and objectively they don't have to bother us.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Beachgirl wrote:
I think it is most important that we focus on ourselves and learn how to counter the thoughts that cause our problems in the TEA forms more than concern ourselves with what type of people we hang with. AS long as we look at things clearly and objectively they don't have to bother us.


I would have to agree. Well put Grin
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree with Beach's post above about focusing on ourselves is most important. Certainly surrounding yourself with positive people is a good move, but only when we learn to turn our thinking around by countering our thoughts in TEA forms until they become our new way of thinking all the positive people in the world won't be able to eliminate the anxiety we experience.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hi,

I've had social anxiety for 5 years now and Gosh, there has been plenty of ups and downs all the way..

The only thing that I have managed to learn is that panic attacks, fear, worries can all be controlled. No matter if you are in crowded bus, a mall, or isolated on an island. All these emotions can be controlled.

Of course certain medications can help but not on the long run, they're simply a short time relief from all the anxiety and fear.
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Beachgirl
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for all the kudos everyone. The more time we put into helping ourselves the faster and deeper the results we receive. That's why even though I am feeling great I still do the TEA form exercise.
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wim



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 8:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi , I am new on this site . I was wondering what is meant by a tea form ? Confused
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PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 1:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Wim,

It's the wonderful thought countering exercise popularized in the CBT book by Sam Obitz. They really are helpful if you take the time to do them.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

precious007 wrote:

Of course certain medications can help but not on the long run, they're simply a short time relief from all the anxiety and fear.


Great point!
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Beachgirl
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wim wrote:
Hi , I am new on this site . I was wondering what is meant by a tea form ? Confused


Welcome smile
I see you were already answered. They have helped me a lot Mr. Green
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