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My ex called me a “walking green flag” when we first started dating, and then I ruined it all

For therapy, I would recommend 2 things. 1. See a therapist who specializes in CBT. This will help you deal with low self esteem, negative thoughts, mindfulness, and trust issues. Basically, it will …

r/DecidingToBeBettercomment3/14/2026
How to cheer up and recover now that my BPD husband is improving?

How to cheer up and recover now that my BPD husband is improving? — Trigger warning: abuse Edit: I am in individual therapy, but have been told couples therapy might not be a good idea at least for a while. I 29F and my husband 31M have been married for almost 12 ye…

r/relationshipspost4/6/2026
I’m FA, he’s DA

OP you can also find the official DBT workbook online for free and go through it yourself. it's got 100s of pages of skills-based lessons and exercises. if you can't afford the therapy you can DIY the…

r/attachment_theorycomment7/23/2025
42M. Do these things basically disqualify me entirely?

Unfortunately, if you're not willing to put in the hard work so you can get into some recovery, I can't imagine any situation where you're going to have a successful relationship. You're situation i…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/9/2026
Can deactivation be permanent?

I think you’re doing everything right and you’re at the point where you kind of have to take a leap of faith to trust yourself that you know your values and goals well enough by now to challenge yours…

r/AvoidantAttachmentcomment3/22/2026
[Partner] Wife’s suppressed severe trauma surfaced. She’s in extreme ‘flight’ mode, refusing therapy, and I am burning out. Need honest outlooks.

I have severe trauma like your wife but not identical. The tough truth I would give you is. You can't force someone to get professional help. And sometimes it might be a while before they are ready.…

r/CPTSDcomment3/27/2026
I have really horrible vindictive thoughts which I sometimes act on, and I don't know how to stop

I think there are like practical things to actively do with DBT when you are feeling dysregualted, isnt there? I am not as familiar with it as i used to be. If you dont think more therapy might help, …

r/DecidingToBeBettercomment4/3/2026
Non-generic tips for someone struggling with lifelong depression?

Not being able to afford it sux. You can still find a lot of therapy workbooks online, though. I know for certain there are some on IFS, CBT, DBT and definitely more that you can find for free out the…

r/DecidingToBeBettercomment4/5/2026
Non-generic tips for someone struggling with lifelong depression?

Are there any specific DBT workbooks you’d recommend?

r/DecidingToBeBettercomment4/5/2026
Non-generic tips for someone struggling with lifelong depression?

Anything my Marsha Linehan on DBT The workbook by Matthew Mckay There's also a neurodivergent DBT workbook which is often recommended but I found to be lacking in content. If you're struggling with …

r/DecidingToBeBettercomment4/5/2026
Is it normal to feel worse after a therapy appointment?

Oh, I drop therapists when they suggest places for me to make friends/encourage me to do so when I've already told them it's been constant rejection after rejection (also bullied since kindergarten an…

r/CPTSDcomment4/10/2026