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ya, so i'm in recovery or in the process of recoving from my life. i've been doing DBT for almost a year and a half now. and...my therapist would deffinently say "i told you so" probably with a hideous little dance...they are gently becoming of use, more and more everyday. i guess i've been through each section atleast twice, some sections more than others. but i would highly suggest it to anyone, esp. BPD patients, since it really does target them.

i do think you have to be in the right place, though. the first time i went through the skills was almost useless and brought up more problems than i was ready to deal with. i also couldn't (and still can't) do it with a group. but there are therapists who do it on an individual basis. my therapist is trained in it so we use it during sessions. and i still try to get in to see my "skills coach" as i like to call her, everynow and then.

if you decide to take on the skills be prepared to hate them, love them, hate them again, throw them away, find them, hate them some more, and kinda like them. and you have to do them more than once. atleast twice and most people say you have to do them for two years before they become of help or are usable in daily life. so, like said before, you really have to commit to use them.

i've actually been so amaized with DBT that i'm thinking i want to be trained and certified to use them after i finish my degree. who knows, i could drive myself crazy. but i'll get to that when i get to it.

thanks for bringing it up, and i'd also be willing to share what i know with others,even scan in worksheets and stuff. disclaimer: i am not a therapist, i'm a student and a patient. and in my life, i come first. my problems come first. that said, i may not always be available for information on DBT. but don't let that stop you from finding and using the skills.

and so i've written a lot. sorry, i'm usually more concise. it's late here.