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i’ve realized that the dbt skills i roll my eyes at the most are usually the ones i need the most. every single time.

& that’s okay. hesitation just shows you’re working towards it :)

i love watching my plants grow because it reminds me to be patient with myself also!! things don’t happen overnight 😖⭐️🤍

i got a question asking how do i remember which therapy skills to use, and when?

and this is actually a wonderful question!! it’s hard to remember in the moment, but cheat sheets, sticky notes & a nearby customized journal of skills that help you instead of having to drag out the big binder is also very helpful.

my therapist told me to continue practicing my skills even when im a 3 so it helps me not further escalate up to a 6! (imaginary emotional scale of how intense my feelings are). and doing that also helps you become more comfortable & confident in doing them automatically even when you’re not realizing!!

practice in low stake environments too like in the comfort of your home applying them to difficult situations you’ve lived through that may still cause you distress everyday.

and plus, a lot of us are doing skills without even realizing them / having the terminology for them!!! you are doing better than you realize ❤.

does anyone else ever realize halfway through the day that you’ve been carrying your shoulders up by your ears for absolutely no reason 😭

sometimes i swear my body knows i’m stressed before i do lmfaoooo consider this your reminder to unclench your jaw, drop your shoulders, drink some water, and be nicer to yourself today!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️🫵🏽🫵🏽😁

The person I am now was shaped by every version of me who thought she couldn’t make it through another day.