Hi, I have posted a few times here about MBT therapy (individual and group), which I am now a year in. Throughout I have been having meltdowns and have tried to raise with my therapist my doubts about reaching my core issues. Each time I have been told to stick it out but after another meltdown, I am exhausted. She is nice, empathetic but we aren't on the same page and this therapy form just isn't for me.

I want to try DBT therapy (structured, symptom focussed with skills training) but I realise I will have to start again and potentially be put on a waiting list. This would be my second go at therapy since I was diagnosed in 2018. I am also looking at DBT in my home country, I hear the waiting lists are also long.

Has anyone felt so disillusioned with therapy first time around? Made changes and took control of their treatment, but potentially had to wait ...again? Is it normal to have to try therapy a few times? Did anyone see a private therapist until they could start the DBT prgramme?

Hoping to hear your stories/journey's!

Thanks