Posted by Aphrodite on June 15, 2004, at 19:24:12
In reply to Need help with DBT therapist, posted by terrics on June 15, 2004, at 18:36:46
Terrics, this does not sound good at all. I know nothing about DBT, but my instincts tell me this is horrible for you.
You feel like you're going to hurt yourself -- in DBT, aren't you supposed to call her? If I recall correctly, the last time she didn't return your call, and she had been cancelling excessively. Did that ever get cleared up? Would you feel comfortable calling her, or does that feel unsafe?
Please don't let this person have power over you to the point that you hurt yourself. I am sorry she is acting this way, but it's not your fault. Is there someone else close to you to call and have them help you through the urge to hurt yourself? Even if you can't say it, is there someone you can talk with for temporary distraction? If not, consider taking a walk, rearranging the kitchen cabinets -- whatever it takes to distract you until that horrible feeling passes.
Have you considered finding someone new? I know that would be a lot of change, but it's better than letting this person make you feel so badly when all you want is to be better.
(((Terrics)))
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