Need a real-world take
My coworker swears motivational interview vs cognitive behavioral therapy made the difference after his burnout. He did MI first to get unstuck, then CBT for the daily thought patterns. I’m dealing with the same mix of zero motivation and looping worries, so any honest thoughts on which one to start with would help a lot.
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I was in a very similar place after leaving a stressful job. I couldn't get myself moving, but my mind never stopped spinning. My therapist actually started with motivational interviewing because I wasn't ready to make changes yet, and that helped me figure out what I really wanted. Later we added CBT to work on the constant negative thoughts. This article helped me understand why that order can make sense: motivational interview questions and examples for therapists . It gave me a clearer picture before my next appointment and made the whole process feel less overwhelming.