[jean17]

DBT group sessions are horrid. The last 3 have been nightmares. We were treated like children because first I was semi-conscious in ER and didn't call and then another member was 10 minutes late because she was down the hall with her Psychiatrist. I still can't figure out what they are trying to teach us.

But this Group thing I hate. I was ready to exit in tears today more than once. I don't like to talk. There is always someone in any group that loves to talk. So we sit and listen to her and the therapists for two hours. How is it that they don't see what's happening and structure the meeting so that everyone can participate even if they are shy.

I don't want to say anything and come across as a whining, complaining child. I just wish that I could participate. But I have never been able to. I just freeze up in groups. I don't know what to do. I do not want to quit.

[technigal]

I am sorry that your DBT group is not going well. My group is really small (6 of us) and we all participate. The group leaders make sure that we do.

I feel your pain. My group isn't quite that bad. However I was sent home for being 15 minutes late, without having previously been warned that this was a policy.
My group has the same kind of thing when it comes to one person being more talkative. but again to a lesser extent. He talks a lot aand there's one girl who refuses to talk. As well. Sometimes I wanna give up on group but ultimately I know it's good for me.
Best of luck.

sorry to hear that your group thing is not working for you.

personally I have the opposite feeling...... i LOVE my group time. it is the individual therapy (required as part of my DBT) that is uncomfortable.

In group - I am in a room with 6-8 other people who have issues like me. I can relate to them and they relate to me. It is a bit of a bond and I find that we all enjoy trying to support/help each other.

I hope things improve for you.... if not in DBT - then in some other means.

Gods blessings to you.