What can cause someone to feel that the world is confusing, have tics like shaking stuffs in his hands, walking around in circles, overthinking, overlap of ideas, moving his lips, talking with himself while thinking, and what are the best solutions? And how common is this problem in fully grown adults. And why is this the case?

16M. Forgot to mention it in the title. I’ve always been the quiet, shy kid, but lately, the loneliness has become overwhelming. Even at school, I feel disconnected, unsure who to talk to or how to fit in. I've been on meds for depression and OCD, and while things are getting better, I still find myself stuck on weekends with no one to hang out with and no one reaching out. Online, it’s the same story—I’m always the one reaching out, only to be met with short replies or excuses. I just want genuine friends, people I can feel close to. Why does it feel so impossible?

I often feel alone most of the time. Especially in school. Idk who to hangout with nor what to say/do with em. It's so dynamic and I don't understand it. I'm currently taking medications for depression and ocd, cz I used to come back home from school feeling all alone and unable to talk to anyone or make any friends (actual friends), so I used to destroy household property and lash out in anger. That happened constantly, thats why i had to check the doc. Thank god it slowly started going away now and I've became more emotionally stable. I dont have anyone to hangout with in the weekends and am just left stuck at home to my own devices, wondering when will this ever change. Ik the change must come from me cz no one else is gonna do it for me. I've been a shy, quiet kid my whole life even tho I was good at public speaking, I always didn't know what to chat about with others irl and it often felt forced or out of my way/nature, so it was easier to just keep to myself. I often feel suicidal cz of this and even online, am the one whose always initiating the interaction while the other side isn't reciprocating it. They won't initiate with me at all. I can't maintain friendships and often our interaction just ends after one convo. If im interested in the person, I'll initiate back with them again, even tho I clearly sense they're not that into me as I am into them. I often ask them if they wanna chat or hangout, but usually they just delay or dismiss me by some excuse. Even when i open a convo about smth, their responses are dry and in a way to escape from me. That hurts, cz I wanna be close to that person but they aren't reciprocating it and want me away. I'm doing nothing wrong. I just want someone to enjoy hanging out with, a close friend, or a bunch of friends i genuinly enjoy my time with. Is that so hard to ask for?!?! Why am I like that?! Whats wrong with me?! Am I just destined to be alone?! And can I plz have actual friendships atleast online ig?

Hey everyone! 🌱

I just finished building a bot that combines mindfulness journaling with thought-trap awareness and CBT-like prompts. It’s designed to help people catch those mental spirals and add some structure to their self-reflection. The goal is to make a simple, supportive journaling companion for staying grounded.

I've been finding it invaluable; I’d love for you to give it a try and share any thoughts. 😊

Hope it adds some value to your day!

https://poe.com/MindfulnessJournal

The Serenity Prayer is the most concise rendering of a nugget of wisdom that's thousands of years old, whose basic principle is found across cultures, religions, and even in scientific guise as an influence for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – considered to be one of the most effective modern cures for anxiety disorders.

https://open.substack.com/pub/ctiagowest/p/things-we-can-change?utm_source=app-post-stats-page&r=4m79im&utm_medium=ios

Hey everyone! 👋

I’ve been using Dr. David D. Burns' Feeling Great book for a while now, and while the tools are amazing, I couldn’t find a digital version of the Daily Mood Journal that fit my needs. So I decided to take the journal straight from the book and adapt it into a digital template!

It’s a super handy tool for tracking emotions, identifying negative thoughts, and using CBT techniques to turn them into positive ones. I even included an example of how I fill it out in case anyone needs a bit of guidance.

If you ever feel stuck or unsure while using it, I’d recommend exploring more of Dr. Burns' work to gain a deeper understanding of the techniques behind this journal. His insights are incredibly helpful in guiding you through the process.

I’m sharing this with the community because I know how tough it can be to stay consistent on this mental health journey, and hopefully, this will help you as much as it’s helped me.

Feel free to grab it, try it out, and let me know how it works for you!

Here’s the link: Google Drive - CBT Daily Mood Journal Template

Good luck, and I hope it helps you along the way! 💪

Hi I am schizophrenic and think I experience abolition to some degree. With varying moods and engagement levels.

What are some good self help books that will teach me some CBT practices to overcome this possible abolition? Either way lack of motivation that gets pretty extreme.

TYPO "AVOLITON" NOT ABOLITION.

TIA Sincerely From the psych ward

Hey, a close one is exploring the idea of becoming a CBT therapist and asked me for advice on where to start. They’re just starting out and would love to know what qualifications, degrees, or certifications are needed for this career path.

Are there any specific programs or training options you would recommend? Also, how long does it typically take to feel prepared and confident in this role?

Any insights or personal experiences would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!

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I want to see myself growing and improving in every thing I do and I am afford of staying still, I don't like to do things that are not directly contributing to it.

Hi guys I’ve had chronic insomnia for roughly 8 months . Before I was unable to sleep at all however I improved my ability to fall asleep however my problem now is sleep maintenance. My mind is so set in a way that I can not fall back asleep no matter what. It’s completely black and white the thought of not going back to sleep and continues to happen with me not being able to fall back asleep. How could I approach this situation with regards to my thought , when the thought happens every night and proves itself right all the time .

To write a CBT treatment recommendation, is that simply derived from the formulation? Where can i see an example?

Hello! I’m doing my clinical practice on a psychiatric hospital mostly dealing with patients with some grade of psychosis. I really want to get my hands on Beck’s CBT book on schizophrenia but I can’t find any pdf. If anyone has it and can share it please I would be extremely grateful. I’d also gladly receive any recommendations of books that deal with psychology interventions on psychotic patients.

Thank you in advance!

I am developing an app based on CBT therapy, I would like to ask you what functionalities you would like to have

Is there an excel/sheets template to keep track of the negative thoughts and the distortions in each? and other types of journals suggested by the book but in excel format? I like to use a digital journal instead of writing it down, so it would be really helpful to have a good template ready to use.

Hello. Is there some kind of pdf that collects every form and exercise included in the feeling good boo by David Burns. I want to print it and apply the techniques as I read the book. Any other recourses that would help me apply CBT by myself are also welcome.

I hope you’re all doing well! I’ve been working on an idea for an app that aims to help users identify when they are overthinking and provide tools to transform those negative thoughts into positive ones. I’d love to get your feedback and suggestions on this concept!

Here’s the basic idea:

1. User Input: Users can input their thoughts into the app.

2. Overthinking Detection: with the help of some question.

3. Thought Filtering: If overthinking is detected, the app helps filter and challenge the negative thoughts.

4. Positive Transformation: then strategies to turn negative thoughts into positive ones.

I’m particularly looking for suggestions on:

1. Identifying Overthinking:

   • What are some key indicators or patterns that signify a user is overthinking?

   • My idea is to ask few questions regarding the thought

2. Transforming Negative Thoughts:

   • What techniques or strategies have you found effective in turning negative thoughts into positive ones?

Any other feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I believe that I need someone or a system to trust and believe in so that I can follow without overthinking things Situation: Not having proper structure or guidance from friends or someone else, such as when studying for an exam.Feelings: Anxiety, fearBehavior: Procrastination, avoidance, overthinking, complaining about everything in an intellectual manner Alternative thoughts:?

When my definition doesn't match the situation or the people around me, my thoughts start flowing nonstop, and worries arise. I feel unmotivated to do things because the outcome doesn't align with my so-called definition. I am desperately searching for a place where I belong, according to my definition. What is an alternative way to think about this thought pattern?

Hi everyone,

I made a post here a while back seeing if it would be helpful if I did a live stream answering questions about what it is like working as a CBT therapist in both the NHS and private practice.

Quick background: Core profession mental health nurse. I then started a MSc Psychology (Conversion) for GBC so I could apply for D.Clin Psy. Half way through that MSc I was offered a funded place on the High Intensity CBT PgDip (often referred to as the IAPT course). I completed the IAPT course becoming a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and then a year later completed my MSc. I am now in my 4th year of a PhD.

When I started my MSc Psychology my dream was to become a Clin Psych. However, after working as a CBT therapist now in a complex trauma service, and having a private practice, it is everything I wanted out of clinical practice in terms of both my private and professional life.

I will be joined by another mental health nurse turned BABCP accredited CBT therapist, Christian. Christian has worked, and currently works in different services to myself so will bring an additional perspective.

We thought this might be helpful for people wanting to know what it is like working as a CBT therapist for both the NHS and in private practice. It might be helpful if people are considering a change away from clin psych, or considering alternatives etc. I am also in the strange position of being the only BABCP accred. CBT therapist in my service with everyone else being clinical psychologists, so I have some good experience of learning from them, and them learning from me and practically how our work differs.

On Wednesday 26th June at 1900 (BST) Christian and I will be hosting a Q&A session live stream on my YouTube channel Therapy in Action.  Here is a link to the channel where the stream will take place there will be more information on the channel shortly: https://www.youtube.com/@therapyinactionofficial 

You will be able to ask Christian and I questions related to our journey to becoming CBT therapists and what it is like as a profession and we will do our best to answer them.

If you cannot join us but have a question we would like to answer then I have set up a Google Form here: https://forms.gle/rJWeqJUqDjBTiDsv6

The form doesn’t ask for any of your personal details, it is just one box that allows you to type in a question so we can collate them all in one place.

We look forward to seeing you.  

I posted this a couple of days ago. https://www.reddit.com/r/CBTpractice/s/sly7aDMQKg

Your answers were helpful, yet my biggest problem still persists.

I cannot shake off the voice in my head asking “what if I never matter to no one.”

I really want to defeat this.

Any help is appreciated.

As I reframe my thoughts, I found that root of almost all problems are my sense of worthlessness.

In my view, every person in the history means nothing to the world. We all just born to die. That's why I'm feeling worthless.

This belief is so strong that I cannot challenge this. Does anyone have good counter arguments against the belief?

Hi,

I'm looking for your feedback.

I lost someone I loved last year because he couldn't afford to pay for a therapist. And I'm on a mission to build a great A.I. therapist that:

1. Actually works
2. Is 10x cheaper that traditional therapy

I've built a website and done ~20 demos over the last month and feedback is finally starting to be good. But I'm continuing to make what I've built better.

The website offers a voice call from either Mary or Mark (an A.I. therapist, each w/ slightly different approaches and a different voice) and does a short 5-10 minute CBT inspired session focused on a single issue.

The website is free, doesn't require email signup, and I'm not looking for payment or trying to get you to buy something. At some point in the future I plan to do a larger research study to make sure that what I've built is safe and only after that will I figure out a way to charge. And I want to stress that if you're in a dark place first and foremost seek out help from a mental health professional. What I've built is not a replacement for professional help.

But for now, if you have 10-15 minutes to try it out, please comment letting me know that you're interested.

Thanks!

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