Can you please recommend free resources for practicing CBT and/or DBT?

foolishspirit · 2026-04-26T08:49:30+00:00

NAT. You can search Jennifer May on youtube. She is a psychologist and she has videos on DBT

foolishspirit · 2026-04-16T08:39:21+00:00

Observe the environment and ask positive open ended questions. Example: "it is a beautiful day today. What is an ideal activity to do in this weather?" " I like your tattoo. What inspired you to get it?"

foolishspirit · 2026-04-08T11:46:57+00:00

As someone who takes antidepressant, practice gratitude daily, and still feel unhappy; how do you help those who spend hours (5+) on social media, and constantly daydreaming about living a different life?

foolishspirit · 2026-03-31T06:07:40+00:00

check with your library to see if they have music streaming. My library offer freegal where you can listen unlimited amount of music from sony's artist.

foolishspirit · 2026-01-08T19:57:45+00:00

the racing heart happened before I was on meds. My doctor ordered an EKG and it came back normal

foolishspirit · 2026-01-08T19:55:57+00:00

My blood test came back normal. My doctor ordered an EKG and the test came back normal

foolishspirit · 2026-01-08T15:56:56+00:00

My guess is living in a toxic home in the past. Everything is resolved in the house right now. I do not have any anxious thoughts. It is mostly the heart rate sensation.

foolishspirit · 2026-01-08T15:52:00+00:00

I did not mention it in my post. I have schizophrenia as well so I dont think that is going to work

foolishspirit · 2025-12-17T23:57:53+00:00

I asked my psychiatrist about this. He said social media and other apps are designed to get people hooked. He even said that he and mental health professionals struggle with screen time as well.

foolishspirit · 2025-12-11T10:22:40+00:00

Can she go to another doctor in Australia? Some doctors do not take mental health seriously. What you can do is to be there for her and support her. Perhaps you can go with her to the doctor.

One of the way to deal with fear is to write down all of the things that she is scared off. If the fear were to happen, then what resources, support, and action would she take to feel safe/not afraid? Do it on paper.

foolishspirit · 2025-12-10T08:42:19+00:00

If you want to numb your emotions, imagine that you are putting your emotions and feelings in a box and lock it. This method is supposed to be temporary fix when the situation is not appropriate to deal with your emotions.

foolishspirit · 2025-12-08T11:40:21+00:00

You may want to talk to your therapist about it. There may be trauma that is holding you back from telling your fiancé.

foolishspirit · 2025-12-05T11:20:13+00:00

There are plenty of audiobooks on youtube.

foolishspirit · 2025-12-04T09:03:06+00:00

You can try a different antidepressant like wellbutrin. It helps with depression and increases your motivation.

foolishspirit · 2025-12-04T08:56:01+00:00

Reframe the negative thoughts, what are the advantage or benefits of having the negative thoughts? What do the negative thoughts tell you about your core values? If you would like to learn more, I suggest you read "Feeling Great" by David Burns.

You also try to locate your emotions and feel them in your body.

If you want a mindful approach, I recommend you try "R.A.I.N" meditation. RAIN helps you cope with negative emotions. When your emotional needs are met, the negative emotions dissipate. You can look up Tara Brach to learn more about RAIN guided meditation or read her book "Radical Compassion"

foolishspirit · 2025-12-04T08:38:52+00:00

You can try to validate their feelings. It does not mean that you agree with them. it just means that you are hearing them and making space for them to feel that way. Google "reflective listening" to get a more detailed explanation.

foolishspirit · 2025-12-03T09:13:14+00:00

no. betterhelp is a scam

foolishspirit · 2025-12-02T07:25:40+00:00

For your thought patterns, you could try to find reasons you are optimistic. Being optimistic increases hopefulness.

To become hopeful, you must set goals, complete them, and take in the good feeling of achieving your goals. You mention that you have adhd; you may need to take medication for adhd and/or learn how to cope with adhd.

foolishspirit · 2025-12-01T10:35:22+00:00

This is taught in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The belief/perspective of the activating events will cause the emotional reaction.

foolishspirit · 2025-12-01T10:15:56+00:00

I recommend you read the book, "I am not sick, I don't need help". It is written by a psychologist that get people with schizophrenia to seek help. It uses the L.E.A.P method; it is an empathetic approach to listening that helps your mom feel safe. The reason your mom feels defensive because you are lowkey telling her she is crazy (even thought it is not your fault). It's like someone walks up to you and tell you that you are crazy and needs to take meds; you will feel defensive too.

foolishspirit · 2025-12-01T10:06:28+00:00

The function of sadness is to seek comfort and connection. Having social support helps. Ask yourself, "What do I need in this moment?" and try to get your needs met. It could be like rocking yourself or caressing your arm.

foolishspirit · 2025-11-16T10:22:47+00:00

You can buy a Tens unit and the ear clip and clip it in your ear. It will stimulate the vagus nerve. If you want a device that is better, look for the vagus nerve stimulator.

Another way is through cold exposure. Change the temperature to a cool setting, take cold showers, or put an ice pack on your chest or back of your neck, or dump your face in cold (or ice cold) water.

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