shinobiXz t1_iu4c5cq wrote on October 28, 2022 at 1:36 PM

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Not how it works in my experience.

I'm bipolar and while I will need to take medication, I'm getting the most benefit right now with DBT a form of CBT. I know regular CBT didn't help me much but that's not too say it ain't help others, and other firms of CBT can help you too.

Shivy_Shankinz t1_iu4pp5o wrote on October 28, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Hey I'm happy any time something works for someone. CBT was really useful to me too but it couldn't make a dent in my depression so. I've come to realize this isn't a psychological issue at all it's chemical/biological.

I think I was someone who never really spiraled from mental illness and was naturally good at not making it worse. I guess that has always been a blessing. But it doesn't mean the curse has gone away