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Mar 30, 2014, 09:11 PM
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I am starting DBT in May and April 3 something called ACT For depression. I am a little worried about what I have to do and what I will be put thru. The lead head shrink said I have BPD so I guess it official now.
So my questions are: What kind of thing will I have to do? Like homework. What should I expect in the groups? What should I expect in the private sessions? I am flat out scared as I don't like giving personal information to complete strangers. The ACT is 12 weeks and the DBT is 39 weeks long so I guess in time they will not be strangers, but I am going to be required to talk? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Mar 31, 2014, 12:56 AM
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ACT groups vary. The philosophy is consistent, and also consistent with DBT, but the focus depends on how they have planned that particular group. There are lots of good books on ACT if you are interested. One of my favorites is "The Happiness Trap." There will probably be some homework since you have to practice in order to learn something new and to make changes so that you can feel better. Whether you have to talk in the group will depend on who is leading the group, but if nobody participates then it sounds more like a lecture than a therapy group.
DBT has a standardized structure and there is homework. You learn specific skills and the homework is designed to help you to remember to use the skills and to apply them to the problems you are having in real life. In DBT, you don't tell the group about really personal stuff, or process your deeper issues, but you would be asked to share examples of practicing the skills, and to give feedback to other group members, so that you can all become more experienced at using the skills. Individual DBT sessions can help with skills, but the focus will probably be on addressing obstacles and thoughts and behaviors that keep you from living your life effectively. Some themes might be creating a life that is worth living for you, understanding emotions, coping skills, etc.
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Mar 31, 2014, 01:40 AM
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Thank you that was what I was looking for I hope you have a good day and thank you again
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Samantha-Anne FlowerChild67 Diagnosis Psychological Borderline Personality Disorder / Schizoaffective Disorder-BiPolar Type / Dissociative Identity Disorder / Complex-Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / ADHD / Asperger Syndrome / Medical Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis / Migraine Headaches / Bladder Issues / Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Asthma / Insomnia / Medicines Psychological amphetamine, dextroamphetamine (Adderall) / bupropion HCL XL (Wellbutrin XL) / diazepam (Valium) / lamotrigine (Lamictal) / prazosin (Minipress) / artpiprazole (Abilify) / Medical baclofen (Lioresal) / diphenhydramine (Benadryl) / fluticasone (Flonase) / gabapentin (Neurontin) / metformin (Glucophage) / tamsulosin (Flomax) / zolpidem tartrate (Ambien) PRN / albuterol (Ventolin HFA) PRN / ondansetron (Zofram-ODT) PRN / oxycodone (Roxicodone) PRN / sumatriptan (Imitrex) PRN / Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. Forest Gump (Tom Hanks) Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. Albert Einstein PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Chat Saturday evenings! Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder Support Chat Saturday evenings! link to the calendar http://forums.psychcentral.com/calen...y=2015-2-7&c=1 |
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Apr 05, 2014, 01:24 AM
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Act was canceled due to not enough people
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Samantha-Anne FlowerChild67 Diagnosis Psychological Borderline Personality Disorder / Schizoaffective Disorder-BiPolar Type / Dissociative Identity Disorder / Complex-Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / ADHD / Asperger Syndrome / Medical Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis / Migraine Headaches / Bladder Issues / Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Asthma / Insomnia / Medicines Psychological amphetamine, dextroamphetamine (Adderall) / bupropion HCL XL (Wellbutrin XL) / diazepam (Valium) / lamotrigine (Lamictal) / prazosin (Minipress) / artpiprazole (Abilify) / Medical baclofen (Lioresal) / diphenhydramine (Benadryl) / fluticasone (Flonase) / gabapentin (Neurontin) / metformin (Glucophage) / tamsulosin (Flomax) / zolpidem tartrate (Ambien) PRN / albuterol (Ventolin HFA) PRN / ondansetron (Zofram-ODT) PRN / oxycodone (Roxicodone) PRN / sumatriptan (Imitrex) PRN / Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. Forest Gump (Tom Hanks) Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. Albert Einstein PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Chat Saturday evenings! Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder Support Chat Saturday evenings! link to the calendar http://forums.psychcentral.com/calen...y=2015-2-7&c=1 |
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