My symptoms have been worse and worse lately. After a pretty bad episode on Friday with at least 7 sprinkled in over the next two days, I went back to therapy with a request: I wanted permission to take time off of work so I could focus on getting DBT for the first time. Last session I was gifted a book written by Dr. Marsha Leinehan, and my boyfriend and I have been reading it together to do our research and prepare me for DBT and what I should expect. Because I know its taxing, and I’m currently unstable, I requested a leave from work if possible (if I wasn’t granted it, my plan B was to quit). I was granted four weeks (maybe longer) to start making headway in DBT. I just need to find a counselor now, but I’m already very proud of myself!