I had an Ah-Ha moment last night. I realized that there are the distinct languages of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). August 1st, 2023 – After decades of struggle, I reentered the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, accepted I am an alcoholic and embraced Step 1. Next, I dove…
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Understanding CPT Cognitive Distortions & Finding Joy In English Riding Lessons
Originally Published: October 19th, 2024 2025 Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – Currently, each day I consider a Stuck Point I am struggling with, or a moment of my everyday thinking to identify a Cognitive Distortion pattern. I record these Cognitive Distortions on a CPT homework sheet where I describe how my thoughts fit that pattern…
Inspired Thought For Today – Visualize Succeeding
I try to align my actions to the values I want to live by. This alignment helps me become the confident woman I want to be. I imagine myself succeeding as a confident woman. I do this in situations that usually create fear. As a result, I feel grounded and confident to handle such scenarios…
Living With Histrionic Personality Disorder – Hypersensitivity To Criticism
Hypersensitivity To Criticism While most people are perhaps sensitive to criticism, those with Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) are especially so because we work very hard for your attention. It is the how I try to get your attention that can be problematic; therefore when criticized for it, it says you don’t want me anymore. Wanting…
Living With Borderline Personality Disorder – Unstable & Fragile Identities
Identity Problems and BPD From Chapter 7, page 99 of Borderline Personality for Dummies: Those who suffer from BPD often have the feeling that they’ve lost their identity. Unlike those who’ve lost their financial or online identity, people with BPD have lost something dearer and more fundamental. They lack a sense of who they are…