Category Archives: DBT

Willingness vs Willfulness

I walked into the conference room at the DBT Center of Michigan for skills training on Tuesday, and the first thing Becky did was ask how the appointment at the Allergy Associates of Western Michigan had went.  I told her … Continue reading

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Tuesday I had decided that I wanted to talk to my dad about going to see the lung doctor on the way to therapy.  I figured it would be easier on me if I tried talking to dad without mom, … Continue reading

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DBT Tuesday

Therapy started out in the conference room for skills training.  I was extremely anxious (probably because I hadnt done my homework, and had engaged in self harm).  Becky (DBT Centers of Michigan) didnt say anything about a new group starting … Continue reading

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The Fact is That I am Trying, I am Making Changes

Yesterday (Tuesday), I woke up anxious, knowing that I had to go to my DBT skills training group (DBT Centers of Michigan) for the second time.  My mom spent most of the time before I had to leave trying to … Continue reading

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Ok, Lessons Learned, Can I Please Move on to Something Better Now

I havent had time to post in awhile, mostly because Im always at some type of therapy, so now I have to play catch up again, yay.  I suppose well start with Monday, and my neurofeedback with Molly (Neurotherapy Associates … Continue reading

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DBT Skills Training Group – My 1st Time

Yesterday, while I was waiting to leave for group, I was obviously very anxious, but I managed to distract myself, and keep myself busy fairly well up until time to leave.  My dad took me, which actually ended up being … Continue reading

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Neurofeedback? Yes, I May be a Believer

Well, Im sick, which is awesome (yeah not, really though).  A couple of days ago Toast started coughing uncontrollably.  I told him he better not get me sick, but alas he (and my immune system) did not listen.  Yesterday I … Continue reading

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Neurofeedback, DBT, and Chance

Yesterday, I had both my neurofeedback appointment with Molly (Nuerotherapy Associates of West Michigan), and my therapy appointment with Becky (DBT Centers of Michigan), also Toast took Chance in the morning to have her x-rays taken.  I was extremely anxious … Continue reading

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How do I Convince Myself that I do Want to Change?

Monday I had only had my appointment with Becky (DBT Centers of Michigan) this week (no neurofeedback).  We of course went over my week, mostly the day before my hearing (My SSI Hearing and Its Effect on Me – Parts … Continue reading

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The Anxiety Revelation

Monday, I woke up at 11:30am to pee.  I was exhausted.  I tried to go back to sleep and Toast got a text from someone at 12.  At this point, I was full of rage.  I was still angry from … Continue reading

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