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DBT - Is it helpful?

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
I'm currently working with my CAMHS worker and doing CBT, which has not really helped much. My counseller was talking to me about getting me to do DBT and group work, to see if that is more useful, does anybody here find DBT more useful than CBT or other way round? Because to be able to go to the group I would have to miss school evenings on a Wednesday. I also understand it's different for different people, but I would really appreciate your views.

Thank you.

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I haven't done DBT as such, but I've spent a good bit of time doing mindfulness (which is a big part of DBT) and I've found it incredibly helpful - its very different to CBT, its less about analysing and more about dealing and accepting what is.

    I'd go for it if you can!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I'm on the waiting list for DBT - it looks good. I hope it works for you. :)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I am booked up for CBT but this DBT sounds more my thing, where do I found out of there is any people doing it my area?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Makoto wrote: »
    I am booked up for CBT but this DBT sounds more my thing, where do I found out of there is any people doing it my area?

    You could ask your doctor? I'm getting mine through a specialist personality disorder unit.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ah, okay thanks, was wondering if other's have found it useful, guess I'm up to giving it a go, anything to get well.

    Thank you guys.
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