I don’t really have episodes towards my friends or family. Just towards romantic relationship partners. 

I’m currently single and working on DBT self help. Things like practicing coping skills, meditation, and naming my emotions can be done on my own. I can tell I’m getting better at it too.

However, one of my *biggest* issues with having BPD is getting defensive, selective memory (from emotions overriding the situation that’s going on), and listening blocks. I feel as though there’s no way to practice handling these without actually being in that situation. I’ve read the section a hundered times but I know DBT doesn’t really click until I actually use the skills.

Is there any way for me to practice without a bf/fp?