I am looking for any advice or experiences on the difference between DBT and CBT. Advice on how DBT might be more effective as CBT has not been very helpful for me.
I have been diagnosed with some form of depression or another for 25yrs now and am tired of not finding an effective way of managing it or at least accepting it as how I must live. Depression diagnoses have been mild, clinical, major, severe, dual(alcohol/depression), w/suicidal ideation (4 attempts over 20yrs). Doesn't really matter which diagnoses as it all comes down to living a miserable existence.
I have gotten rid of most of the negative coping techniques over the past 6yrs or so. Such as drinking/illegal drugs, gambling, causal sex. Those negative techniques that help me feel good in the moment but make me feel worse after they are done. The problem I continue to run into is that my positive coping techniques always end up being ineffective. They always run their course and leave me searching again for a solution, if there really is one that is.
Currently being treated weekly by a psychologist using CBT, again, and Lexapro for the suicidal ideation. As well as a vitamin D prescription and an over the counter all purpose vitamin supplement. The psychologist is the one that is recommending me to do the DBT in conjunction with the CBT. I see my GP monthly for med checks, blood checks, and any adjustments that may be necessary for the meds.
Anyways, thank you for reading all this. Any and all advice and personal experiences are much appreciated. Thank You!:feedback:
I have been diagnosed with some form of depression or another for 25yrs now and am tired of not finding an effective way of managing it or at least accepting it as how I must live. Depression diagnoses have been mild, clinical, major, severe, dual(alcohol/depression), w/suicidal ideation (4 attempts over 20yrs). Doesn't really matter which diagnoses as it all comes down to living a miserable existence.
I have gotten rid of most of the negative coping techniques over the past 6yrs or so. Such as drinking/illegal drugs, gambling, causal sex. Those negative techniques that help me feel good in the moment but make me feel worse after they are done. The problem I continue to run into is that my positive coping techniques always end up being ineffective. They always run their course and leave me searching again for a solution, if there really is one that is.
Currently being treated weekly by a psychologist using CBT, again, and Lexapro for the suicidal ideation. As well as a vitamin D prescription and an over the counter all purpose vitamin supplement. The psychologist is the one that is recommending me to do the DBT in conjunction with the CBT. I see my GP monthly for med checks, blood checks, and any adjustments that may be necessary for the meds.
Anyways, thank you for reading all this. Any and all advice and personal experiences are much appreciated. Thank You!:feedback: