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Old Jan 29, 2010, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueMoon6 View Post
I am saying that b/c if I were to SI now I doubt I would tell my T, even ftt. Id deal with it and move on. Sounds terrible, but I dont like the attitude that borderlines SI for attention.
I don't think that DBT therapists think people SI for attention. In fact, my t doesn't, and she is a DBT trainer. They actually see SI as a coping skill that works very well in the moment, but causes physical damage that can cause secondary problems (infections, scars, etc). DBT skills are meant to replace SI. I think there is the belief that people SI because they are in overwhelming pain. I would say that is accurate.
Thanks for this!
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