I am in an analytic group - meets twice a week - it is not full on psychoanalysis of course but I find this approach really works for me. I've had person-centred, gestalt, and transactional analysis and have read a lot of DBT and CBT. They have all helped but the analytic group works well for me now. I like how it uses my mind as well as my emotions etc.

Like objtrit says, object relations is very important, and for me understanding transference is too. I like the focus on here and now, what is going on in the group, between members and the therapist... and how we trigger one another and how we help etc. And how the past influences us in the present.

There is a lot going on in any one session and it can feel a bit difficult at times but that's how it is and sooner or later things get addressed. I don't think it is great for sorting immediate issues but it is good in the longer term.

I often feel it is my only hope. Medication keeps me going day to day but the group gives me hope that I can live differently and have good relationships in the future.

There are a lot of approaches so do a bit of reading and get your head around some of the concepts.