Thanks to all of you for giving me your feedback. Wow, it has really helped me not feel totally insane. This past week I continued reading the skills training manual and even had the opportunity to try some of the skills after a triggering therapy session. I discovered I have to do more prep to be able to have the skill "set up" for me to use. Wednesday I was so mad and disappointed that I could barely access my rational mind.
Anyway, I'm really happy to hear that some of you have or are doing the same thing.
Muchas gracias!
Vy