My CBT skills work great when I'm calm but disappear completely when I'm upset and that's exactly when I need them most.
More people experience this than they realize.
Emotional flooding compromises access to prefrontal cortex functions, making complex cognitive strategies temporarily unavailable.
“Where Are You with CBT — principles and practice?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.