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Default Nov 03, 2018 at 07:37 PM
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Has anyone here done DBT?

I’ve been told for years that I need it. I was diagnosed BPD years and years ago and things just aren’t getting better. I’m depressed, miserable, quick to react, struggle with constant suicidal ideation.

I know DBT is really, really expensive. And I don’t know that I have time for it.

And truthfully, I’m just not convinced it’ll help one bit.

Any success stories out there?
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Default Nov 03, 2018 at 07:41 PM
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I have heard good things, but haven't had the chance to try it yet. I'm not sure how expensive DBT would be in Canada. I looked into it here, and there's a group that doesn't take insurance. It costs about $150 a week.

There are DBT resources online. Maybe you can download some of them and start doing the exercises on your own or with your therapist if you have one.
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Default Nov 04, 2018 at 06:39 PM
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I did DBT for free in Edmonton, there was a wait but it was still covered.

And yes, I did find it very helpful, I now only have BPD traits.

There is a website DBT Self Help which I used while waiting.

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Default Nov 04, 2018 at 07:24 PM
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I found a group that starts in January. It’s $560 for eight weeks but I’m not going to find anything for free here. When I was in hospital they told me I don’t qualify for any programs.
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Default Nov 04, 2018 at 07:48 PM
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I was told there was a 2 year wait for public group DBT therapy and they take cases based on severity so you might wait longer.

I opted for private and its $200/week. Worth every penny and better than any therapy I've had before.

If you have a chance to do it, do. There is also a book I think called Borderline Personality Disorder Tool Box. It has reading and activities. My therapist said its the exact same things they teach in group.
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Default Nov 04, 2018 at 07:52 PM
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I bought a book on DBT skills in June. It’s still under my bed.
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Default Nov 05, 2018 at 07:32 AM
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I found it to be very helpful, but it's a lot of work if you want to get the most out of it, because you have to practice the skills between sessions.

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Default Nov 05, 2018 at 01:38 PM
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I talked to my T this morning about doing this group. He is very supportive of it but thinks we should not meet while I'm doing it. That breaks my heart. I don't want to take a break from him so we'll see what happens. I'm going to talk to him about it more.
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Default Nov 07, 2018 at 12:42 AM
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I found it marginally helpful. I am old -68 so i would say it works much better if you are young and just starting out. By the time it was available to me my life was pretty much done.
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Default Nov 07, 2018 at 01:29 PM
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I think it's helpful, as do many people I know, but as with everything, your mileage may vary. There's an online course you can do that's completely free, if you want to give it a go without committing financially: DBT Peer Connections | Building Hope, Community and Skillful Means
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