Frightened in BPD Therapy Program

I was in a residential treatment facility that specializes in treating BPD for 7 months. Group therapy really is a great way to go when it comes to BPD. I highly recommend DBT. It literally saved my life.

I actually am in a DBT Group I would really suggest that it brings you closer to the other people in the group and they sometimes will reach out to you and give you advice and for me it has really opened me up and I feel good at the end of it even if you just show up in zoom or in person the fact you were there for just 15 minutes it’s the fact you showed up that’s what counts and you will learn things you didn’t know before it’s ok to be scared I was really scared on the first day I cried I’m on my fifth day and every week I get so excited for it because it’s like a class to learn and find skills for your mental conditions or any condition you struggle with And you get to see the people every week and they start to know you in my group we all learn about each other and it feels great

Talking about your BPD symptoms can be scary because the rejection sensitivity is very real. When someone says they can't relate to you, it's easy to get defensive and feel like you might be crazy or alone. Just remember during your sessions that everyone there is going through similar struggles and you're not alone or crazy for having those struggles 💖