Taking a break during lunch, I'm reflecting on my journey dealing with addiction, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recognizing I won't achieve perfection, I've noticed progress in coping skills and early identification of mood shifts. Despite repeated group reviews, I feel closer to a "typical life" and am determined to sustain this positive momentum.
For the most part, I really enjoy the treatment program that I’m in. I feel that CBT & DBT really resonate with me. Not only does it make logical sense, but it’s very relaxed and forgiving. I really think that had it been strict and regimented, I would be in opposition to it the whole time. Everything that I’ve learned through treatment has proven useful in a lot of ways. Not only with addiction recovery, but depression, anxiety, mood stabilization, dealing with stressors, and more. Today, however… Today has been difficult. I left the house feeling annoyed today. I don’t…