DBT Skills

Staying in the moment. Any suggestions?

feeds@yuku.com (Trying2Recover) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:14:31 GMT

I am studying DBT methods on my own while I wait to find out if I was accepted to a great DBT program (I think I will be, but haven't heard yet). I have Marsha Lineham's workbook and am fascinated by it. However, I have one MAJOR challenge and if anyone has any suggestions, please help. I'd appreciate it so much as I am still trying to apply the method the self-help way and have no therapist to ask. My current therapist is not an expert on DBT.

One BIG problem I have is...

Starting DBT today

feeds@yuku.com (susanl1956) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:55:27 GMT

I went to my first counseling apt on Tuesday. She told me that she does think I'm borderline with possible bi-polar. She wants to see me once a week. However, due to my work schedule I can't get in to her until Dec 7th. I'm going to talk to her today and see if she can work something else out. I don't want to wait a month. but she also told me she wants me to come to group therapy today where they are working on DBT. I'm not thrilled with the idea of a whole group....

Therapy choices

feeds@yuku.com (thesunnyside17) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:09:11 GMT

here recently my BPD has really been acting up. since about january i've worked on my BPD alone. i've gone to counseling for several years, but i don't even know how to describe it, all i know is i always feel really good afterwards.
a few nights ago i declared war on my BPD.
i am going to concur this once and for all.
i looked into a technique called EFT (emotional freedom technique)
has anyone used it?
also what is dialectical behavioral therapy?
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DBT and getting help...?

feeds@yuku.com (Frogger10587) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:18:05 GMT

I was diagnosed at BPD around June..I've been reading up on here about DBT, and I've also read about it in the past, from what I'm reading it does work well when you apply it....and I think it would really benefit me. On the other hand the person I went to did not mentioned it, and I don't know how to go about getting involved in DBT therapy, or to find a doctor around me that speciallizes in BPD, and will help me get in it so I can learn the skills I need...Could someone...

i feel horrible that i put him through what i do..

feeds@yuku.com (bamarie) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:21:39 GMT

I'll be completely honest, I have not been diagnosed with BPD, but I show all the signs. Just for the record, I'm not the kind of person that reads about a disorder or disease and then claim that I have it. I realized that something was wrong with me a long time ago. I took a psychology course to see if I could find out more about.. my problem. Finally after a lot of studying and researching, I came across BPD. I just have not gotten up the...

How does it work?

feeds@yuku.com (sybil) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:44:29 GMT

Can anyone say what types of skills they learned and how it did help them cope over time.

I am trying to figure out if its just a coping mechanism or if actually eventually you let go of the bpd entirely. wishful thinking i know.

I want to run away from my daughter

feeds@yuku.com (iwanna) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:42:34 GMT

I am definitely convinced that my daughter BPD and perhaps bi-polar. I have worked as a nurse in psych, and I always wondered how you could distinguish between the two. Since, my daughter was young, I have had problems with her. In elementary school, I had her tested, and they come with depression and anxiety. I did everything they suggested. FF to hs, she starts to shoplift. She has shoplifted numerous times, has always been a pathological liar. I have learned not to believe her,...

I want to run away from my daughter

feeds@yuku.com (iwanna) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:42:24 GMT

DBT and meds?

feeds@yuku.com (SalMaroon) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:24:04 GMT

Ok, so new to Yuku. Found the site from the book 'Surviving a Boderline Parent' by Kimberlee Roth and Freda Friedman.
I have BPD and many other issues that are usually tagged on with it. Depersonalization, dissociating, self injury ect...
Here's a quick version of my story and then my question "DBT and meds?"

I'm 30 and married. Rocky at times, of course but no kids. I have been seeing a phychiatrist for the past year and have been dignosed BPD...

what is dbt and how do i get it?

feeds@yuku.com (geeuh) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:15:25 GMT

i am looking for any help i can get. i am proactive in my progress, but it is difficult to regulate my emotions when i have no one to help.

OMG, So that's what they mean

feeds@yuku.com (horsebdsu) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:13:20 GMT

I think the skills are finally starting to work.

I never understood what they meant when they said that the skills would start becoming second nature. They aren't that yet. But in the last few days, there has been several times where instead of my usual reaction I have said "Wait, I can use DEAR MAN here." or wait, " I can use GIVE here" or maybe...

Wise Mind ...where are you?

feeds@yuku.com (littlebird 420) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:30:04 GMT

I have such a hard time finding the middle path. Emotional mind rocks me like a hurricane and reasonable mind is my only stabilizing tool, but danged if I can get to Wise Mind from there.

Just starting DBT and looking at the Mindfulness Handout 1. with the circles and states of mind. I swear, my circles don't overlap, I have no grey. It's either emotional insanity or bricks, nothing else.

~bird~

Getting Centered

feeds@yuku.com (yoyogirl) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:29:36 GMT

Wow! What a difference DBT therapy makes. It's like a brain massage. I had the most awful three days of feeling completely out of control of my world but then got an emergency session scheduled with my therapist tonight and I feel OK again.

I think having a trained professional who understands how my brain works and doesn't judge me for it is what helps...

Job Stress

feeds@yuku.com (yoyogirl) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:06:29 GMT

Is there anyone else who suffers at jobs?

Today was my first day back after I got a terrible evaluation and I got my work hours were slashed to less than 10 hours a week. I'm pretty sure I did OK as far as my behavior being appropriate but I kept obsessing about what bad things they have in store for me. My coping skills are to take deep breaths, write down dbt reminders on scrap...

Looking for DBT Material for Donation

feeds@yuku.com (joysmelody) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:42:27 GMT

Hi,

If anyone has any DBT material they no longer need - books, tapes, manuals - there is someone in great need who could benefit from them. Please contact - joysmelody@gmail.com Thanks so much.

DBT your advice would be invaluable!

feeds@yuku.com (gypsy) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:56:41 GMT

I've been in therapy for 14years and this DBT thing has only just come up! (we are a bit slow here in little old New Zealand it seems????!)
There are no DBT groups or specialists here that I know of. The only way I can think to learn these DBT skills is to purchase the textbook:Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment of BPD by Marsha Lineham
and the workbook: Skills Training Manual for treating BPD same author (these were suggested to me just recently)
and to take these to my...

Does it Really Help??

feeds@yuku.com (lookin4an3scape) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:47:00 GMT

I am currently in DBT but just started it not too long ago. I am wondering if it actually helps anyone??? To me, it seems like.. I can learn to cope with problems/stresses but my overall problems are still there and at the end of each day.. my life still suxs. Is the DBT worth the effort?

DBT

feeds@yuku.com (ezars) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:25:02 GMT

Hi:
I am new here. Once I figure out how to out a picture up I will. I am not computer savvy. Anyhow, back in December I began having pain in my legs and in February I was diagnosed with Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy. Since that time I have ben in pain and have been introduced to lots of medication. One medication that helps with neuropathy is Cymbalta. Then after about two months I got depressed and the doctor put me on Lexapro. Well the two together was toxic to me. After being able to...

Excited about DBT

feeds@yuku.com (gambi) — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:37:33 GMT

Ok... honest admission time here...
I was about 2 years ago fortunate enough to attend a DBT class. I, at that time did not think I needed it... I had been told my BPD was much less than it used to be but they wanted me in the class anyway... I did not finish the class. I think I went to 3 sessions... ( kicking my bottom here )... Now I have a work book that I am very excited about. Lately, in the last 6 months I have been re-diagnosed BPD, and want to find the "cure"... although...

Starting Group

feeds@yuku.com (horsebdsu) — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:36:30 GMT

After waiting for four months, I finally got a slot in the DBT group. I'm definitely no stranger to DBT and I've been trying to find a group I could afford for five years. Wish me luck in staying in!