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5. CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy (or CBT) isn’t quite as simple as reacting differently to challenging situations. Instead, it involves re-training your brain to support a new, positive perspective, and it can have profound physical effects. From better sleep and fewer flares to more energy, the consequences are far-reaching, and the improvement can become permanent –research suggests that CBT can actually produce physical changes in your brain. The therapy is led by a trained CBT therapist, and involves three phases – education about your disease, learning CBT skill sets, and learning to apply the skills to your daily life.
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