Has anyone tryed this therapy to combat those awful mood swings? There's an australian site called the moodgym that doesnt cost anything to complete a course on line - I've found it quite useful and will be putting it into practice when I get those moments of madness coming at me!

Hi Katana

I am currently going through a 10 week course of CBT treatment for anxiety. (I'm in the UK and I was referred on the NHS). I have had 2 sessions so far with a one to one psychotherapist and am finding it very useful for the health anxiety. I still have a long way to go though!

I also get what I call unfounded anxiety which is purely hormonal and not based on any worries. I just get a feeling of fear for no reason. When the two anxieties get going together (like today - I am premenstrual) it is very hard to deal with!

I have heard of mood gym. It might be useful if I need a revision course at any time!

I know the anxiety you mean - unbelievable what we have to go through! That course sounds excellent - hope you manage through today honey

I just wanted to recommend a very insightful and helpful book called Telling Yourself the Truth by William Backus and Marie Chapian. It is based on cognitive therapy as well as biblical truths. I have to read it all the time - my own personal therapist for a much cheaper price. :-)

The main point to ask yourself is " What are you telling yourself", then locate your misbeliefs, remove and replace them with more positive statements. Instead of telling yourself something is "terrible, awful, wretched, horrible..." try saying out loud to yourself, " It's all right to experience these feelings, and even if they are unpleasant at the time I can deal with them". Tell yourself the feelings are endurable, although very unpleasant. By changing the words you tell yourself, sometimes our feelings can change. It's like a mantra "Discomfort is endurable! This too shall pass"

Believe me, I know this is difficult in the throes of hormonal fluctuations though. But...it can sometimes help, and I personally need all the help I can get. I highly recommend this book and others like it based on cognitive therapy. So MANY GOOD INSIGHTS!

I'm doing biofeedback and it seems to really be helping.