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Nov 08, 2009, 03:12 PM
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Member Since: Mar 2007
Location: Land of Endless Possibilities
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Dear Crystalrose, 
DBT skills are very helpful when dealing w/ BPD. DBT(Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) emphasizes learning how to*accept* (not approve) situations & events. First to establish the ability to tolerate and accept distress (a part of life), & secondly to establish desired changes within yourself (ie. decrease impulsivity actions).
This aspect of BPD is like PTSD in that you are not attempting to putting demands on an environment or experience to be different. (Also Refer To Cognitive Distortions as "musts & shoulds"). BPD ppl are helped by showing them to
*accept * the situation as it is. Experiencing, tolerating, and accepting emotional pain is the way to reduce pain. Trying to repress & supress the pain only creates more painful thoughts. DBT skills, esp. for BPD ppl.remind us events are temporary, we *will* get through this crisis, & seemingly intolerable, & overwhelming situations. DBT teaches self-soothing activites, improving the moment activities and much more. DBT skills & strategies changed my life. I smile a whole lot more! 
We have DBT & BPD Chats here on PC! Come join us!!! We would Love to meet You!!
Holmes
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