My brother went to a group treatment for panic disorder. So there was supposed to be a group of about 10 people, it ended up mostly him showing up..and he really wasn't impressed. He felt that for most part the "therapy" was sort of pointless. And this is at one of the most respected institutions in Canada. Maybe he'll change his mind as time goes on, as I do think he's a bit better.
Part of his annoyance at the process is that I think he thinks he got labelled so fast - a quick 30 minute consultation gave him a different diagnosis than his family doc (who gave him something else). Part of the problem as well is some days he thinks he has a specific issue, other days he doubts his diagnosis and if he has mental illness, and nobody is able to clarify it one way or another. He also noted that a lot of the stuff they said sort of didn't get through because he's anxious so it's hard to pay attention (you are sort of self-focused)...you are listening, but not really.
Part of his annoyance at the process is that I think he thinks he got labelled so fast - a quick 30 minute consultation gave him a different diagnosis than his family doc (who gave him something else). Part of the problem as well is some days he thinks he has a specific issue, other days he doubts his diagnosis and if he has mental illness, and nobody is able to clarify it one way or another. He also noted that a lot of the stuff they said sort of didn't get through because he's anxious so it's hard to pay attention (you are sort of self-focused)...you are listening, but not really.