Starting DBT Therapy: Advice Needed for Severe Social Anxiety

im starting DBT next week, and I'm very anxious because it's group therapy amd I have severe social anxiety. any advice from anyone who is actively in/previously gone through DBT? what should I expect?

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wildflower440

2y ago

I have severe social anxiety as well and I love it. In my case, most of it is just listening and learning. There are a few times where you are asked to share how you feel/think about what you tried or learned but you’re never forced. Before I began I thought I would be sharing a lot about what I was going through and working through it but that’s not what it is. You’re just learning new skills with people who are also learning. Best of luck!

alara

2y ago

i LOVED my DBT group. at first it was a lil rough not knowing anyone, but i bet you’ll get comfortable fast! it was the most helpful treatment i’ve done. there will probably be icebreaker and/or mindfulness questions, but other than that it was very very low anxiety for me and i’m socially anxious as well.

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