Page 46 - Teen Manual
P. 46
L Needingtheineffectivebehaviortocope:Youfeelunabletodealwiththeups and downs of life without your ineffective behavior.
L Preoccupation:Youfindyourselfconstantlythinkingaboutandplanningtoengagein the ineffective behavior.
L Hobbies and activities decrease: You decrease or stop engaging in hobbies and activities you used to enjoy. The ineffective behavior has crowded out healthy and fun activities you used to prioritize.
L Missingout:Youchoosenottoparticipateinactivitiesinwhichyoucannotalso engage in your ineffective behavior.
L Risk-taking:Youputyourselfindangeroussituationsasaresultofthe ineffective behavior.
L Secrecy and isolation: You hide your behavior and participate in it alone.
L Minimizinganddenial:Youdownplaytheeffectsofyourineffectivebehavioron yourself and/or others or even outright deny the possibility that your behavior is a problem.
L Financial difficulties: Paying for your ineffective behavior causes strain on your or someone else’s finances.
L Relationshipproblems:Youhaveconflictswithotherpeopleaboutyour ineffective behavior.
Copyright © 2017 Lane Pederson. The Expanded DBT Skills Training Manual, 2nd Edition. All rights reserved.
45
