Is DBT only for people with BPD? *poss trig SI/SH*

[carrotcake]

 :trig:

Hi,

I'm a self harmer but I don't think I have BPD (however I've never been to the doctors to get diagnosed for any kind of mental illness or disorder - I've only ever been for stress). I keep hearing about DBT and I think it might be a useful therapy to combat SH. However I often hear about it in association with BPD. Is it only for people with BPD?

Also, can anyone who has done DBT tell me what it's like?

Big thanks x

[hayley]

DBT was designed for people with BPD as its like enhanced CBT

I think you may have to be in secondary services (referred by GP to CMHT)

Going by your other post I'm guessing that you've not long been seeing a GP for your sh.

Its great you're wanting to help yourself but too much too soon can have a detrimental effect

[carrotcake]

Thank you Hayley,

Yes, I've not been seeing my GP for long (yesterday was the first time!)... I'll try to take things slow.

[Terri]

Slow is good.


DBT isn't necessarily just for people with BPD, though in some areas it kind of it. It was suggested that I do a DBT course because of the self-harm, but I couldn't access it through the CMHT because I don't have a diagnosis of BPD/EUPD. I think it varies based on postcode though.


Well done for seeing your GP. That's a really positive step.

[carrotcake]

Thank you

I am having my initial assessment for counselling on Monday. My GP recommended the place. I'm hoping it will help me get out of whatever hole I got myself into recently x