Posted by Lorelai on August 10, 2002, at 21:29:15
In reply to Re: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar??? » Lorelai, posted by Dinah on August 10, 2002, at 18:09:39
I have problems with extremes in behavior. My reactions to things aren't construed by others as "normal." My pdoc didn't really go into her reasons for wanting me to try DBT. I was on the hysterical side during our last session and may have missed some things she said though. My biggest reservation is I've read that a part of DBT has to do with group therapy and I'm one of those people who doesn't DO groups. Can't stand social situations. Too many people in one place make me physically ill. I have to excuse myself several times during social get togethers (wedding receptions and such) to go outside and BREATHE and pull myself together. After any type of social gathering it takes me days to regroup and feel okay again. I guess this is something I'll have to go over with my pdoc this Wednesday, before I commit to anything. I'm anxious, though, for the first time in my life, to get well (another problem has been that I lie to therapists/shrinks all the time. I'm trying not to do that anymore). Anyway, suicidal tendencies are a problem, yeah. I might just ask for some anxiety meds and try the DBT (though that sounds a little strange--meds to help me face therapy?). Thanks for your comments!
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