Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Me

When I collapsed due to adjustment disorder,
I thought, "My life is over."

Everything I had done was a waste,
and there was no hope for my future.

I felt like a failure for not being able to do things well,
and that there must be some serious flaw in me somewhere.

Such thoughts dominated my mind,
and my mental state hit rock bottom.

I lost count of how many times I thought, "I'd rather just..."

In the midst of that,
it was cognitive behavioral therapy that saved me.

What saves a desperate person depends on the individual.
A word from someone, spirituality, religion.

In my case, it was a very scientific methodology.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is
a psychotherapy with solid evidence,
recommended by the government in the UK.

It was developed primarily for the treatment of
depression, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain,

but I believe it is
a "mental skill that everyone should learn,"
not just for those who have suffered a mental breakdown.

This is because
you never know when or to whom a mental breakdown might occur.
And,

because cognitive behavioral therapy, as part of mental care,
covers everything up to the clarification of
one's life purpose and life guidelines.

I do not have a national qualification,
and I only obtained my counselor certification
after my mental health improved through cognitive behavioral therapy.

Conversely,
this means that even an amateur can experience its effects
if they study it seriously.

Therefore, even if you, like my former self,
have suffered a mental breakdown or
dropped out of society,

for those who want to try to live "their own life" again from there,
or for those who are feeling increasing anxiety and confusion about the future,

and want to re-examine their entire life
to begin living a "second life,"
I want such people to know about

cognitive behavioral therapy and use it in their lives.
However, without any knowledge of psychology or philosophy,
it takes time to learn it through self-study due to technical terms and methodologies.

I myself,
even though I was originally interested in philosophy and psychology,
had parts that were difficult and challenging.

And above all,
how to deal with the challenges that arise when practicing it
is not easily found in books or papers.

I do not want those who want to live "their own life" from now on
or those who want to walk a "second life" to go through such hardships.
I want them to spend their time

only on what is truly necessary
to realize their own lives.

With that thought in mind, I created the program
that I am currently offering.

Furthermore,
I have added depth to the concept of
creating "life guidelines" based on cognitive behavioral therapy.
This is because that is the part

where my own life changed significantly.
I realize that the number of people who need this program

is increasing in this modern age where there is no "correct life."
I even feel that being able to support such people
is my own mission.

It is still a brand-new program,
but I want to deliver it to those who need it.

If you are interested in creating life guidelines,
or if you know someone who might need it,

please reach out to me.
I would be happy to listen to your story
and provide an explanation.