Guest guest Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I have struggled for years with my negative self talk, low self esteem, depression and more recently anxiety. I have read so many books and tried so hard to just 'be' and be happy. I remember how hopeful I felt when I was first introduced to CBT. It was groundbreaking and the testimonials from all of those people who were just like me but were now cured gave me so much hope. It didn't work for me and of course I beat myself up and cried that I was such a failure and couldn't get it to work. Then I discovered ACT and the Happiness Trap which told me I'm not a failure and that CBT does not work. I have been practicing ACT for some time and some days I really feel like I am getting somewhere and then I seem to fall and go right back to the beginning. I am so tired of this. How do you keep going and for how long? I am so afraid that nothing will ever really free me from my self imposed hell. Will I be here I'n a few years trying the next big thing because ACT doesn't work? I would really love to know where you get the strength to keep trying...... I have wanted to post on here before but have been afraid to put my feelings out there. Please be kind! Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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