Who has tried DBT therapy...Did it work for you?
2007-10-06 16:52:42 · 7 answers · asked by *dream weaver* 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Is this type of therapy available in Australia?
2007-10-06 17:09:40 · update #1
DBT was developed specifically for BPD by a Dr. Linehan. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder.
It is extremely effective if you indeed want to make changes in your lif
2007-10-06 17:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by Meg 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had BPD but I don't anymore. I did not get treated with DBT, but I have heard many very good things about it and I would recommend it to any borderline. However, I was able to recover from this terrible disorder only after I stopped going to counseling, because I was only going so I could get the attention I desperately craved. Also, I got a job after spending 5 years on disability, and that helped me a great deal as well. While I wouldn't recommend that all borderlines quit counseling, I have learned that recovery comes when you finally decide that you really do want to get better. I stopped the "borderline behavior" like cutting, stunts to get attention, and the angry outbursts, but it took a few years to lose the emotional urges to do these things.
A psychologist once kicked me out of his office as soon as I told him my diagnosis, telling me that I was "beyond help". I prooved him wrong, but it wasn't easy. The emotions that come with this disorder are very difficult to keep in check. But I just didn't want to be sick anymore. And now that I've been "cured", those old behaviors don't even tempt me.
Another treatment for borderline is a 12-step group called "Emotions Anonymous". It would be a great add-on to BDT because it helps members get control of the roller-coaster emotions that are such a big part of BPD.
Good luck! If you really want to get better, you will. (And I believe you do or you wouldn't have asked this question).
2007-10-06 17:10:01 · answer #2 · answered by Milo's Mom 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I enrolled in a DBT group that is starting on the 15th. DBT is found to be the most effective treatment for individuals with BPD. I hope it works. Try it out for a while. Give it a couple of months. If you don't like it...you can always try something else. Good luck on whatever you decide on.
2007-10-06 17:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by K-Lynn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DBT helped with cutting but that was it, plus we got candy during session.
2007-10-06 16:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by ♥dealt with love♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes a Friend of my your not alone
2007-10-06 16:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by kevin B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.nami.org
You'll find BPDs there who can answer your questions.
2007-10-06 16:55:53 · answer #6 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of borderline personality, everyones personality borders on something or another.
2007-10-06 16:58:45 · answer #7 · answered by Starfish 2 · 1⤊ 6⤋