D.Violet
Sorry for the shake up, but I see you are still here. Yes this is more than immersion therapy. Immersion therapy teaches you how to relax and tolerate your triggers. Personally I don't approve of it. My preference is for CBT which eliminates the effects of the trigger not just build a tolerance for it. CBT changes your thought patterns from negative (scary, fearful, depressing) to positive. (non invasive, realistic) That simple. Relaxation techniques are necessary, as are coping skills and these vary depending on the person. Changing thought patterns can take a long time since some have been building all your life. Most people get some relief after the first sessions and if you continue it does work. And we will support you.
So welcome and I hope you do try the program. We will try to answer any of your questions that we can.
I understand what you are going through, I really do. And it is all first hand, not something I read about. Anxiety disorders are terrifying but need not be with the right information. And if you take that word apart you will see it is only that your thought patterns have the wrong order.
CBT can fix that.
Davit