Tag Archives: DBT

Double Standards

Throughout my journey in therapy, residential treatments, day treatments, hospitalizations and safety plans, there was one belief I have had. I always believed that everyone else deserved to be happy and to reach recovery; everyone except me. I held a great deal of shame for the ways I reacted and behaved when I was notContinue reading “Double Standards”

It’s Not Just Anger

One of the most beneficial pieces of information I learned during my time in therapy was that anger is a secondary emotion. Emotions are complicated the way it is, but now there are different types of emotions; primary and secondary. And probably a few more that I am unaware of. So, for those who don’tContinue reading “It’s Not Just Anger”

You Matter

It’s September guys; which means it is Suicide Prevention Month. And today, the 10th, is National Suicide Prevention Day. I take this month very seriously because I am a mental health advocate, and have dealt with these challenges personally. And I wanted to use this post today for reflection purposes only. Usually I try toContinue reading “You Matter”

Therapy ≠ Solutions

A few weeks ago, I was talking with my friend about the different reasons people may be reluctant or hesitant to go to therapy. I started thinking back to when I was resistant to treatment, and what my reasons were behind that. I didn’t believe I was going to get better, because some of theContinue reading “Therapy ≠ Solutions”

Stubborn, Willful, Difficult

I never wanted to enroll in a treatment program, much less be ordered to do it by the court. It was safe to assume I was not going to be a walk in the park kind of patient. And I wasn’t, for a long time. However, I was never rude to my therapist or myContinue reading “Stubborn, Willful, Difficult”

Radical Acceptance

Let’s talk about the most difficult skill, in my opinion, to practice. The way I define and understand radical acceptance is when you stop fighting reality, while also preventing pain from turning into suffering. For example, when I was in treatments and therapy, I had a really hard time accepting the fact that I wouldContinue reading “Radical Acceptance”

The Power of Peers

I wanted to talk about group therapy today, and the impact it had on me. I never was one for groups of any size, and I’m still not. When I was about to be enrolled into Rogers for the first time, I knew it involved a lot of group therapy, and I was not thrilledContinue reading “The Power of Peers”