Just had my very first group therapy session. Oh my fuck. It was only 2 people talking in the group and they were so annoying. It was very draining focusing on not making judgemental faces when they spoke. The facilitators were so damn patient I don’t know how they do it.
One person in the group started going off about everything they’re diagnosed with, their family problems, and triggering topics. I really wanted to get up and leave but I knew it would bring attention to me.
I understand DBT is the golden standard for people with BPD but holy shit. Listening to people just vent about their issues when we’re talking about an unrelated topic is so annoying. We even ended later than the designated time because one person just kept going off asking dumb ass questions and was being negative the whole time. “This doesn’t work for me” ok but something else might!!! Stop bringing everyone down!
All of this was going through my head and I think I maintained a neutral image. I needed to get it out there so I don’t square up with the group members.