
r/DBT

MJ Lenderman and Waxahatchee in Portland
Amazing concert, but it was cool seeing Patterson sitting up in the rafters with the rest of us common folks just laying back and enjoying a good show
Recovery cringe: What BPD moment felt huge, but a skill shut it down?
Researching BPD “cringe moments” where a DBT/grounding skill actually worked.
Not asking for trauma. Just: the embarrassing moment + the 10-second thing that helped.
Examples:
- Spiraling over a text. Skill: “Check the facts.” Flicker: They were just at work.
- Panic in store. Skill: Cold water on wrists. Flicker: Could walk to checkout.
- Convinced friend hated me. Skill: “Opposite action” - texted a meme anyway. Flicker: They laughed.
Yours? 1-2 sentences: Moment + skill that flickered.
Rules: No graphic details. No names. DMs off. Anonymous. Just for research.
Drop your “cringe + skill” moment below.