Hmm. Well, the incense company is a good one, and I got it at Whole Foods. I think it's fine. We have an herbal apothecary in town and I think this week I will go and stock up on essential oils (everything is organic in the store.) Rose and lavender are my favorites, but lately I have also liked tangerine and vanilla.

That's an interesting thought about these therapies...CBT and DBT...trying to change one's personality. Because if one gets the message "I am not okay as I am," then that is contrary to the acceptance model that these therapies are supposed to teach.

Have you heard of acceptance and commitment therapy? If so, what do you think?

I agree, trying to change one's entire personality is exhausting, and probably not very realistic. I just want to be less anxious, in general. The anxiety is something I want to reduce because I actually think it is interfering with who I really am.

Good comments, Crypts!