Understand Yourself

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You're Not Alone

2 min read

If you're reading this, you're probably dealing with some heavy stuff - significant mood swings, feeling out of control, or maybe even messed up thoughts. It's tough, but you're not alone; we estimate that almost 10% of people deal with these kinds of challenges.

Your struggles are real and valid. Recognizing these patterns is the first brave step toward healing.

Do These Sound Like You?

4 min read

Check out these descriptions - do any of them resonate with your experience?

Emotional Rollercoaster

Do you feel things way more intensely than others? Does it take forever to calm down after you get upset?

Impulsive Actions

Do you struggle with impulsive behavior when feeling strong emotions? Turn to risky behaviors to cope?

Negative Thoughts

Are you stuck in extreme thinking patterns, like thinking no one will like you or you'll never succeed?

Self-Hate

Are you your own worst critic? Do you assume you're unlovable or feel like a burden on others?

Distorted Thinking

Do you think in black-and-white ways? Imagine people talking about you behind your back?

Relationship Struggles

Are your relationships chaotic? Terrified of people leaving you? Go from loving to hating quickly?

Lost and Empty

Do you feel disconnected? Unsure who you are? Take on others' emotions? Sometimes feel unreal?

Why Am I Like This?

3 min read

It's not your fault. Some of us are born with brains that feel everything more intensely - like having an emotional speaker system permanently set to max volume.

The Science Behind It

Our brains are wired differently - some of us have a super sensitive emotional alarm system (the amygdala) and a less developed calming system (the prefrontal cortex). That makes it tough to handle big feelings.

On top of that, if you grew up feeling like your emotions weren't understood or accepted, or if you've been through tough experiences like trauma or chronic illness, it can make things even harder.

All feelings and behaviors have a function and source. Approach your own with gentle curiosity and compassion rather than judgment.

Will I Always Feel This Way?

2 min read

Feeling overwhelmed and wondering if things will ever get better is natural. But guess what? Experts have devised a way to help you manage those intense emotions and struggles.

DBT Success Stories

Can help cut suicidal thoughts in half
Makes anxiety way less intense
Proven effective for anxiety, depression, and ADHD
Developed with McLean Hospital experts

This app was created with Dr. Blaise Aguirre and his colleagues at McLean Hospital - a place that knows DBT inside and out. You can be sure it's rigorous and based on proven techniques.