DBT has helped me a lot, but I do still have flare-ups. However, these flare-ups occur much less often than before and I am more aware of how my negative self-talk makes my experience more intense & miserable. I was unaware (before DBT) of what was happening in my mind and body and it felt as though my moods were changing from zero to sixty within seconds. I can now see that it doesn't have to always be that way.

DBT has not cured me. But, I am learning helpful techniques to get me through difficult situations, without always being stuck in "emotional mind". I now tend to avoid people and situations that trigger me. I also try to talk myself down when I am triggered. It does work for me a lot of the time. But it takes a lot of practice!

I haven't mastered Interpersonal Relationships yet, which is a very important part of DBT. In fact, I have a very difficult time with this section. I do feel pretty good about the 3 other sections though: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, and Emotion Regulation. Maybe when I have a better grasp on the Interpersonal Skills my perspective on whether or not DBT = recovery, will change.

It would be nice...