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Episode 22 – Non-judgmental Stance

My second DBT session focused on mindfulness techniques leading to rational mind and taking a non-judgmental stance, especially on the self.

I explain the three states of mind and the ultimate goal of DBT.

I talk about dialectic behavioral therapy and explain my intention to document my own journey throughout my treatment.

I discuss the specific details of my most recent hypomanic episode.

I talk about my personal long-term effects of the psychotic episode I had in 10th grade.

I talk about reasons for self-harm in those with BPD in this one.

I start a piece going into different criteria for borderline personality disorder, starting with feelings of emptiness related to my own experiences.