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Does CBT help in relieving stress?

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I wanted to know about CBT in a brief. How effective is it? If possible please provide me links to some books for the same. Do I need a psychiatrist to help or can I practice on my own with such self-help books? I have read that almost all patients reduce their symptoms drastically when those techniques are practiced sincerely, and program their brain to be calm. I am not a pop-a-pill type of person, I always look for some natural methods before I start any medication. I do not have any serious issues. I just wanted to try it out for stress instead of SSRIs. I also try dark chocolate, tea, walking, Vitamin B, etc. and it is helping. Please advise.

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Answered by Dr. Soni Ravi Mukundkumar

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Dr. Soni Ravi Mukundkumar is a Psychiatrist who graduated from the Central University of Gujarat in 2010. He obtained MD in Psychiatry from the same university in 2013. He has done three years of in-house training for geriatric psychiatry illnesses, including the management of dementia. With 13 years of clinical experience, he currently offers his services through GIPS Psychiatry Clinic and De-addiction Center.

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I suggest reading books on CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy). There are many books available that are like self-help in depression and completely cover CBT. It can also be searched on the Internet.

I hope this information will help you. Please revert in case of further queries.

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Published At March 5, 2014
Reviewed At August 28, 2023

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Soni Ravi Mukundkumar is a Psychiatrist who graduated from the Central University of Gujarat in 2010. He obtained MD in Psychiatry from the same university in 2013. He has done three years of in-house training for geriatric psychiatry illnesses, including the management of dementia. With 13 years of clinical experience, he currently offers his services through GIPS Psychiatry Clinic and De-addiction Center.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used talk therapy that helps you manage problems by changing the way you think and behave. It's often effective for stress, anxiety, and depression.

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Dr. Soni Ravi Mukundkumar

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Soni Ravi Mukundkumar is a Psychiatrist who graduated from the Central University of Gujarat in 2010. He obtained MD in Psychiatry from the same university in 2013. He has done three years of in-house training for geriatric psychiatry illnesses, including the management of dementia. With 13 years of clinical experience, he currently offers his services through GIPS Psychiatry Clinic and De-addiction Center.

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