DBT as treatment for personality disorders

One Psychiatrist diagnosed me with BPD but I have never agreed with his diagnosis ... I have taken a diagnostic multiple choice exam , and I do not fit into any category . It was truly confirmed when I joined an intensive Psychotherapy group with three other people that had BPD , I had absolutely nothing in common with them . I do not believe I fly off of the handle or react inappropriately . If the treatment aided what ever it is that I suffer from , I would not argue with the diagnosis . But it certainly does not help me . I get far more from one to one psychotherapy or one to one counselling . I would never enter a group environment again , it really brought me crashing down to Earth  

again !

Hi Daren, labels are difficult things and people try to fit you in little boxes. But mental health isn't neat and tidy is it? It's a shame you don't like group environments, I get so much from just sharing with other people, even if we haven't all got the same diagnosis. I remember the first time I went into hospital, after the initial shock I thought "finally! Somewhere I fit in'!!!! It is however bringing me crashing down to earth, but I think may be that's what I need. Our module at the moment opened with 'facing reality'. That was me out the door!!

sharing the love. x

ian, again what?!

Hi @vicfewster , You are correct mental health is not an exact science and not everyone fits into or appreciates labelling . I have no doubt I suffer with depression from time to time , but I more commonly suffer from " deep sadness " ,( ie. A brain that constantly looks to the past full of deep regret , wishing things had been done differently , despite being intelligent enough to know that this behaviour is far from helpful lol ) ... My condensed Biography is on my profile if you are interested :) . I have had all different kinds of therapy and many groups in the past , but this one group has put me off of groups for life . It was a breaking down and building up process which is not what I asked for . It was a severe error of judgement by the so called " professional " staff that selected my suitability for this group . I told them I was already happy and positive and wanted a group to help me stay this way , they must have known what would happen ... the group were crushing me and after each session I felt low and exhausted . In the end I threw in the towel  , I had to for the sake of my own sanity . I hope you have had a nice day :-)

Daren x 

Good morning Vic 

The ' again ' was an aside to Daren's accident . He suffered an injury at work .  

Ultimately reality is the true boss .  Whether or not one is any of the labels , including ' well ' , anyone will drown if they fall in a lake  ,  or burn in a house fire .

Tarot , doom struck tower .

I don't mean to be glib , or facetious , I know , at my own cost this is true .

Somewhere on another , there is always some kind of trauma behind , mental health problems . So therapy is all about getting to the root of it , so one can integrate it consciously . Life experience becomes  ' This is how I got here ' . Not    ' This is who I am . '

 Schizophrenia is something a bit different . 

If you or Daren are up for a really good read . Look up  ' Conciousness and the breakdown of the Bicameral Mind "  by Julien Jaynes 

This is free on pdf

It took me two weekends to get through .  Something of the sadness Darren talks about  , is here .

Another miserable day in this god forsaken country             ( I mean the weather )               )  :

Good morning @Ian59  & @vicfewster  , I hope you both enjoy your weekend , The sun has came out here now ( I am in Canvey Island , the south of England ) , it's looking like it is going to be a nice day ... Thank you for the advice about the book Ian , I will look out for it . Best wishes to you all

Daren :)

Wasn't giving any advice , not for me to do , it's only that , if you wish to have an understanding of schizophrenia , read this ! . If you wish to be a psychiatrist , ( or priest ) , don't ! .

I'm sorry I don't understand your comment @Ian59  . Have a nice weekend anyway fella :)

Daren :)

I'll have a nice weekend anyway ! 

That's the spirit !!!