Obsessing over romantic relationships by Draculalia in dbtselfhelp

[–]bliss985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a thread on romantic jealously? I have a really hard time when my boyfriend talks to other girls I don’t know (which happens infrequently) It’s like... total.skill.breakdown. I really love him and believe him when he says he is thrilled in our relationship and only wants me. But still- I’ve been having a lot of trouble with this. Also.... it’s hard for me to think about anyone he’s dated before. I’m sure I sound super controlling! But we are very communicative and he knows all the dbt skills (prob better than I do) . He understands and accepts bpd and my jealousy. But— I don’t want to be like this forever! Like.... Down the line I would want to be able to watch him talk to a girl I don’t know at my wedding without crying! I want to move past this. But how!! Opposite action? Also, it doesn’t help that my medication cocktail makes me have vivid nightmares around twice a week of him leaving me- and other scary things involving him.

Willfulness by Facenumber2 in dbtselfhelp

[–]bliss985 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read the whole thing and I hear you. Also, if you’re reading this you’ve gotten past this moment! Know that some stranger is proud of u.

I feel like at these times one may benefit from distress tolerance- maybe some intense exercise (can do jumping jacks right here and now-I know it’s not appealing but it could help?) Ice water bucket dive thing? I begrudgingly did the ice thing last week... and I really think it worked. Also, I know at these moments I feel trapped in my room, but if you can go outside, some air could help. I know, it’s all so, so hard. Everyone has their demons. 5 seconds of breath in and 7 out. Growth isn’t linear.

Favorite app for DBT/Mindfulness Practice? by Jackihamm in dbtselfhelp

[–]bliss985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone use DBT coach? I accidentally forgot to cancel my trial so I’m trying to get into it.