So I'm set to start DBT next Monday. The problem is that I've been crunching the numbers and I just don't think I can afford it. Actually, I know I can't afford it. With DBT, I'm required to go to DBT and to see my T once a week. I see my pdoo at least once a month. Then factor in the copays for my meds (both psych and non-psych) and I'm looking at over $200/month. I just...can't do it. I recently changed jobs from one which was causing me great anxiety and was like one big trigger for me to one where I feel more calm and relaxed and that I'm able to go to work and get along and do well. The problem is that I took a fairly significant pay cut to do so.

I spoke to my T about this briefly and she's going to help me to do patient assistance. However, I still don't think that's going to help. I still have to pay a copay and, with going once a week plus DBT, I just can't do it. I'm paying off other things. I just put my student loan into deferment for six months because I'm paying off other things. This is extremely distressing to me because I want to get better. And now I just feel stuck, like I'm going to be this way forever.

Is there anything you guys have done outside of therapy which has helped you, DBT-wise? I'm talking something very structured, not just looking things up on the internet once in a while. Stratocaster had a good suggestion yesterday, and any more suggestions are welcome. Thanks.