# Psychotherapy & Psychiatry **URL:** https://mvertigo.org/c/non-pharmacological-treatment/psychotherapy-psychiatry/32.md [Latest](https://mvertigo.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://mvertigo.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://mvertigo.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Psychotherapy & Psychiatry category](https://mvertigo.org/t/about-the-psychotherapy-psychiatry-category/15491)
**Author:** [@turnitaround](https://mvertigo.org/u/turnitaround)\ **Replies:** 0
(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters. Until you edit this description or create top… --- ## [UK Counselling Directory article on Living with a vestibular disorder](https://mvertigo.org/t/uk-counselling-directory-article-on-living-with-a-vestibular-disorder/23519)
**Author:** [@AliciaT](https://mvertigo.org/u/AliciaT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 7:35am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/uk-counselling-directory-article-on-living-with-a-vestibular-disorder/23519 "2024-06-21T07:35:49Z")
Sharing with permission this article I wrote for Counselling Directory, on the impact of vestibular disorders on mental health, tips for improving emotional well-being, and how counselling can help: https://www.counsell… --- ## [Vestibular Migraine is Traumatic](https://mvertigo.org/t/vestibular-migraine-is-traumatic/23026)
**Author:** [@sheepdog\_lord](https://mvertigo.org/u/sheepdog_lord)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/vestibular-migraine-is-traumatic/23026 "2024-01-05T14:57:05Z")
I’ve been going to therapy over the course of the past few weeks to talk about a lot of my struggles with this disease and have found it immensely helpful to unpack a lot of the trauma associated with this illness. Many… --- ## [I aborted my migraine without medication through meditation for the first time](https://mvertigo.org/t/i-aborted-my-migraine-without-medication-through-meditation-for-the-first-time/22444)
**Author:** [@Jspak180](https://mvertigo.org/u/Jspak180)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/i-aborted-my-migraine-without-medication-through-meditation-for-the-first-time/22444 "2023-04-20T18:59:59Z")
You might think I am crazy but I had to share this with all of you. I’ve never been a crazy meditation fanatic. I went on a jog tonight, completed 2 miles for the first time since my VM symptoms started. Felt great but … --- ## [Dr John Sarno](https://mvertigo.org/t/dr-john-sarno/21132)
**Author:** [@Onandon03](https://mvertigo.org/u/Onandon03)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 5:16am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dr-john-sarno/21132 "2022-01-25T05:16:19Z")
For those like me who never heard of Dr Sarno --- ## [CBT for MAV?](https://mvertigo.org/t/cbt-for-mav/17372)
**Author:** [@MissMigraine](https://mvertigo.org/u/MissMigraine)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 10:35am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/cbt-for-mav/17372 "2021-11-10T10:35:36Z")
Has anyone tried cognitive behaviour therapy to treat mav? Both neurologists i saw recommended it to me, but after researching it, I really don’t think it’s much help unless your migraines are triggered by stress. --- ## [Catastrophizing: How to Stop Making Yourself Depressed and Anxious: Cognitive Distortion Skill #6](https://mvertigo.org/t/catastrophizing-how-to-stop-making-yourself-depressed-and-anxious-cognitive-distortion-skill-6/21212)
**Author:** [@turnitaround](https://mvertigo.org/u/turnitaround)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 8:26pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/catastrophizing-how-to-stop-making-yourself-depressed-and-anxious-cognitive-distortion-skill-6/21212 "2021-10-24T20:26:06Z")
--- ## [Seeking Balance/Rock-Steady Program](https://mvertigo.org/t/seeking-balance-rock-steady-program/15015)
**Author:** [@Zard](https://mvertigo.org/u/Zard)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 10:38am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/seeking-balance-rock-steady-program/15015 "2021-05-26T10:38:20Z")
Has anyone here tried Joey Remenyi’s “Seeking Balance” or “Rock-Steady” online- program. She discusses “neuroplasticity”, and basically helps with what seems to be a mix of physical, cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness t… --- ## [Meditation](https://mvertigo.org/t/meditation/20179)
**Author:** [@GetBetter](https://mvertigo.org/u/GetBetter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 7:21am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/meditation/20179 "2020-12-24T07:21:34Z")
@Nathan basic question. Do you sit and meditate cos the dizziness can overwhelm the meditation experience. I do mindful walking and hence asking, if staying still meditation is something I can explore. BTW Very inspirin… --- ## [Cbd](https://mvertigo.org/t/cbd/14111)
**Author:** [@mykidsaredizzy](https://mvertigo.org/u/mykidsaredizzy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 5:41am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/cbd/14111 "2020-04-18T05:41:35Z")
Hi: Has any one in this group tried CBD? Thanks! --- ## [Optimism](https://mvertigo.org/t/optimism/18426)
**Author:** [@Onandon03](https://mvertigo.org/u/Onandon03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 11:44am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/optimism/18426 "2019-08-28T11:44:02Z")
According to the Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Oltimism is pretty much the Best Non Pharmacological Treatment option out there. Optimists tend to live longer and have a greater chance of reach… --- ## [Peri menopause causing MAV anxiety and depression](https://mvertigo.org/t/peri-menopause-causing-mav-anxiety-and-depression/13077)
**Author:** [@Nad](https://mvertigo.org/u/Nad)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 11:05am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/peri-menopause-causing-mav-anxiety-and-depression/13077 "2019-04-09T11:05:31Z")
I am a 47 years old female , I have suffered with migraines an anxiety for 7 years , I have also had a prolapsed disc which has caused sciatica for past 20 months and have had 3 lots of spinal injections, I have taken … --- ## [Health Anxiety](https://mvertigo.org/t/health-anxiety/13562)
**Author:** [@turnitaround](https://mvertigo.org/u/turnitaround)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 12:05am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/health-anxiety/13562 "2017-03-05T00:05:48Z")
Anyone new to MAV might think about reading a book about Health Anxiety. It can be a very real problem when you have a nasty chronic condition like this. I definitely had it for the first few months. My therapist reco…