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Mar 22, 2016, 12:10 PM
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So I am in a DBT group and have my homework due tomorrow. I was hoping for some help from the great minds here. I have to pick a problem behavior and then list the pros and cons of acting on the urges and pros and cons of resisting the urges. So the problem behavior I picked was cutting i.e. self harm. Pros for acting on urges: feel something, relieves stress, distraction. Cons for acting on urges: dangerous, increase suicidal thoughts, have to hide it, could leave a scar.
I have nothing for the pros and cons for resisting the urges. So any insight to any of these four categories would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
 Anonymous37780, elevatedsoul
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Mar 22, 2016, 02:02 PM
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Cons for resisting the urges...?
I do not have this specific problem, but I would be concerned that if I resisted a stress-relieving behavior, anxiety could build to explosive levels and I might end up doing something much worse. 
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Mar 22, 2016, 03:55 PM
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Mar 22, 2016, 04:17 PM
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pros for resisting urges...
encouragement... hope... strength... wining the fight... not giving in... pride... sense of accomplishment... ... recovery... cant think of anymore... cons for resisting.. stress... anxiety... despair... conflicted desires... emotional ... cry .. build up of tension/pressure... hmm... just a few...? how is DBT..? do you like it..?
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Mar 22, 2016, 06:43 PM
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Thanks everyone great suggestions.
DBT is ok. I have only been to three sessions, I missed a few while I was in the hospital. It really makes you think about stuff. A lot of relaxation techniques. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
| elevatedsoul, Rohag
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Mar 22, 2016, 08:34 PM
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Pro for resisting the urges: Might lead one to discover healthier coping mechanisms, develop better coping habits.
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Mar 23, 2016, 12:47 AM
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i really loved the first therapist i had... CBT... she was awesome... even though we didnt make much progress, it make me feel better just talking to her and seeing her
 the second therapist i had... i dunno what she was... she made me panic, dissociate, omg she didnt say 3 words through the meetings, like she kept saying you're doing fine, i was like what the hell am i supposed to say or talk about i dunno what to do ahhhh started talking a mile a minute she probably thought i was about to blow up or something... but she just stared at me, whaaaaaaat was that about...? i havent had a therapist since...
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Mar 24, 2016, 09:54 AM
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