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Scenario

Why coping skills disappear during emotional activation

I can use my DBT skills perfectly when I am calm but the second I get activated it is like they never existed.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The neurological shift during emotional flooding can temporarily erase access to recently learned skills, creating a frustrating gap between knowledge and capability.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with DBT for emotional dysregulation?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.