Small Victories

I for the first time am starting to see the merit of DBT. I had a really great session today and, using the coping skills I learned, avoided self-injury after my trauma history and self-esteem issues both got triggered in the same day. I'm really proud of myself because I just got out of the hospital yesterday and I felt things spiraling already. I was afraid I'd end up right back where I came from but my DBT group went so well I'm starting to think that I might just be able to go for more than a month without hospitalization by the time the group is over. I'm trying to be mindful that progress comes in little pieces and with that in mind I just wanted to share that I was able to stay safe, something I never would have been able to do in the past.

That's awesome sadpanda!! I'm happy for you!

Yay!!!!!!!!!!

this is an inspiring post coming from you!!! i'm so proud!! *high e-five*

I'm so happy to hear this sadpanda. Try to remember these thoughts and feelings for when things are difficult. You have already started to make these small victories and you will continue to do so as the future moves forward.