I finally decided to quit MBT therapy. I have followed this therapy for 7 months and although I knew I was struggling, still kept going and tried to explain to the group and the therapists that i was constantly suffering.                                                 I asked to look into medication for the overthinking/loops i experience at home , the social anxiety and dissociation part i experience in the group (maybe due to my AVPD?), my reactions to stressful situations, but their approach was - talk it out in the group and preferably no medication. 

I felt like i was screaming like a maniac in my head but that they could not see? It seemed that just talk therapy alone is exacerbating everything, opening up emotions, but no tools to manage the emotional distress. 

I am seeing my therapist next week and want to discuss with her what my other options could be. I was thinking about DBT, whilst I am not suicidal I do experience depression (dysthmia) and overwhleming emotions and anxiety, i feel trapped. I also dont think there is such a huge waiting list as there was with MBT...

Has anyone switched mid therapy before? I think I have given this therapy a good go, 7 months..What if the therapists disagree?

Has anyone started medication when they started their new therapy? I have never been on medication  but considering, if i start DBT to immediately tell them about the ongoing depression and ruminating as well as the AVPD (which makes it really hard for me to be comfortable around people). 

What other therapies have REALLY worked for you?

Thanks so much,