Have you ever had difficulty with your DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) homework? Because I am so passionate about the skills, I offer weekly FREE assistance with the worksheets (though some readers have generously left donations via the contact page after receiving help — which I appreciate greatly!). I recently received a request for help from […]
One of my favorite Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills is Self-Soothing. I went from a time in my life when I believed I was totally undeserving of feeling “good” to becoming immersed in this skill, to finding a balance. It is still my top go-to skill when I am feeling emotionally dysregulated and distressed and […]
Sue’s DiagnosisI was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder three years ago when I became ill in April. It was very shocking for me, as I was 46 years old and had managed my life up until that point. I had been very successful managing and part-owning a night club and live music venue and offering […]
Whether you have Borderline Personality Disorder or are emotionally sensitive, from time to time, most of us have experienced the dreaded panic or anxiety attack. In the midst of it, it feels as if it is going to last forever — like there is no relief or end in sight. The more we feed the […]
Horses that Heal through DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)Many of my readers have shared how animals play a role in their recovery from Mental Health symptoms and in their ongoing management of symptoms. Inspired by their stories, I looked into programs that integrate animal therapy into their practice. This feature is about an organization called Trillium […]
It’s not news to many of you that I subscribe to Amanda Smith’s MDL: My Dialectical Life — a daily email with DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skill reminders and ideas that keep me motivated and on my toes as I continue to build a life worth living — one of the core goals in DBT. With permission […]
What is “cause”? In Dialectical Behavior Therapy, one of the most effective treatments for those with Borderline Personality Disorder and other emotion dysregulation challenges, “cause” means that everything that has happened up until this moment helps explain what is happening in this moment.In a very simple example, imagine that a plate falls to the ground […]
Having Borderline Personality Disorder, for me, often means coping with emotions that show up more intensely than they may for others (especially sadness and anger and feelings that come up with loneliness and perceived rejection or abandonment). This has been a major component of my walk. Specifically, learning to cope with criticism has been a […]
Healing from Borderline Personality Disorder is not something that happens overnight. And, “healing” will mean something different to each person who reads this post. For me, the healing process has been about not allowing the symptoms of BPD to control my life any longer. It’s not that I am completely symptom-free or that I never react to the […]
Complicated by the complexities of identity disturbance, fear of rejection and abandonment, and self-esteem issues, I have pretty much always had a desperate need and desire to be liked. I have found it quite distressing when someone possibly or outright did not like me. I took it as the end of the world, and if […]
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