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Posted by g_g_g_unit on June 2, 2010, at 3:39:22
hi, i'm currently seeing a psychiatrist, who, as an adjunct to his treatment protocol, recommended i attend an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group program. so far, i have found it useful, but unfortunately, due to the nature of my depression (marked by anergia, concentration and motivational difficulties) i have felt very little drive to engage in the ACT exercises, and i find the group environment to be a little stressful.
at the same time, i have also been privately seeing an OCD therapist who has just recently finished his internship, and thus moved on. the psychiatrist is insisting i forego resuming my OCD work with another intern in favour of participating in a DBT program at his hospital - via group sessions, and in private.
while i don't appreciate his pushiness, i am not writing off the idea of DBT, particularly because my OCD isn't as much of a problem when i'm depressed (simply because i lack the mental energy to engage in ruminations).
but i am curious whether i have much to gain, particularly as far as my OCD goes? or is it more suited to regulating emotion and interpersonal difficulties?
Posted by Dinah on June 2, 2010, at 7:41:27
In reply to DBT + OCD, posted by g_g_g_unit on June 2, 2010, at 3:39:22
I don't know about you, but with me the OCD flares when I'm stressed. So DBT could help with that. I think the detachment that DBT teaches could help with stepping back from the OCD thoughts as well.
It's not as direct as exposure and response prevention, but I can see where it would be helpful. And maybe this is the best time to do it, when the OCD isn't overwhelming.
Posted by Phillipa on June 2, 2010, at 13:20:34
In reply to Re: DBT + OCD » g_g_g_unit, posted by Dinah on June 2, 2010, at 7:41:27
Dinah oh me also stress causes the rumination and then the drink sips of water, wear same clothes for luck. Phillipa
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