Dbt proving to be helpful

[Angelwings]

My new therapist started doing DBT with me to help me learn to control my emotions and intrusive thoughts. I went through a month's worth of feeling terror and having traumatic flashbacks. I had to check into a hotel and just take time to let out all of the terror. It did help, and kept me from killing myself. I'm practicing the DBT skills regularly but they don't always work. Anyone know if it will improve the more I practice?

 

[Freida]

I'm not sure I know what that is?? My T used a combination of styles so I may be doing it and not know it .Lol

 

[Joan]

I am glad that you at least notice a difference some of the time. I think that is huge....and even bigger that you are still here! For me, Yes, with continued practice and working on knowing which skills work the best for me they have become invaluable. Do I still have times that they are not helpful or I am so distressed it feels like nothing helps, yes, but those times are less frequent and through practicing it becomes easier to utilize the skills as they become easier to access in times of distress because of habit. I hope that as you continue they help you more and more. Good work!