For me, CBT was helpful at first.

It later became harmful as I over relied on it. It began to drain me physically, mentally and emotionally. It did not offer a cure and ultimately did harm. I would go as far as to say it was a mini addiction that caused me to over-think everything.

I have never tried DBT. Here in the UK I am not sure it is available on the NHS.

I have taught myself to manage my life learning from books and the internet. I try to follow healthy lifestyle advice.

I always believed that I would get well and I only needed to find the right therapy. I am now learning to accept that CPTSD is part of who I am. I have lost hope of a cure and believe that understanding myself, practicing self love and acceptance allow me to get the best life possible.