DBT Skills: Opposite Action

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Opposite action is a powerful DBT skill that helps us override our automatic emotional responses by choosing behaviours that counter what we're feeling. This skill works by strengthening neural connections between our prefrontal cortex and amygdala, physically changing our brain to improve emotional regulation.
• Identifying what emotion you're experiencing (anxiety, anger, sadness)
• Understanding what your emotion is urging you to do (avoid, lash out, isolate)
• Consciously choosing the opposite behaviour
• Taking action despite emotional discomfort
• Reflecting on the outcome and noticing positive effects
• Using opposite action to manage impulsivity and emotional reactivity

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told.
This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.

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You can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!

Chapters

1. DBT Skills: Opposite Action (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction and Personal Struggle (00:00:10)

3. Introducing Opposite Action (00:01:05)

4. How Opposite Action Works in DBT (00:05:15)

5. Steps to Practice Opposite Action (00:09:02)

6. Opposite Action Examples in Daily Life (00:12:54)

7. The Neuroscience Behind Opposite Action (00:17:18)

8. The Emotional Tipping Point Experience (00:25:29)

9. Benefits and Growth Through Practice (00:35:29)

10. Episode Closing and Future Topics (00:42:45)

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DBT Skills: Opposite Action

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published about a year ago

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Send Me a Message!

Support the show

You can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!

Chapters

1. DBT Skills: Opposite Action (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction and Personal Struggle (00:00:10)

3. Introducing Opposite Action (00:01:05)

4. How Opposite Action Works in DBT (00:05:15)

5. Steps to Practice Opposite Action (00:09:02)

6. Opposite Action Examples in Daily Life (00:12:54)

7. The Neuroscience Behind Opposite Action (00:17:18)

8. The Emotional Tipping Point Experience (00:25:29)

9. Benefits and Growth Through Practice (00:35:29)

10. Episode Closing and Future Topics (00:42:45)

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Send Me a Message! In this episode, I share how the NSW mental health system has picked up my referrals and is starting to piece together a plan to help me move forward. It’s a big relief — and a hint of hope on the horizon — but of course it’s also tangled up with my daily battle against anxiety. So much of this process relies on me: on finding the social capacity to answer or make phone calls, to push through the fear that is always there, and to keep these critical conversations and opportunities alive. I’ve missed a few calls along the way (hey, its been hard, ok?), but I’ve also managed to pick up the phone when it really counts and talk openly about my struggles. That alone feels like a small victory — a moment of courage that helps keep the wheels turning and reminds me that, even with all this anxiety, I’m still moving forward. The war within rages on, but now I might be bolstered by a very powerful ally. Maybe....hopefully..... -- Follow my journey through the chaos of mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is at the heart of this podcast — every episode told through my own lens, with raw honesty and zero filter. This is a genuine and vulnerable account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future. Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!…

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Send Me a Message! ** Content warning: This episode discusses suicide, suicidal ideation, and severe mental health crises. Please take care while listening. In this episode of The Dysregulated Podcast , I unpack my latest therapy session — one that left both my psychologist and I scrambling to try and understand thoughts and feelings that were much more serious than ever before. The stakes couldn't be higher; this was very much a life-or-death scenario. These looping dark thoughts come from deep within my psyche, much deeper than the usual storm of emotion-fuelled suicidal ideation. This time, it was cold, logical, calculated… and that makes it so much harder to fight. For the first time, I had a clear plan. It felt less like an impulse and more like a grim conclusion my rational mind had come to — and that’s terrifying. After opening up fully, my psychologist had no choice but to call the NSW mental health line right there in the room. It was confronting but also reassuring to have her there advocating for me. That call has now led to a referral to the Newcastle Community Mental Health Team, with hopes they can triage me properly and maybe even secure an extended inpatient stay to finally sort out these meds. -- Follow my journey through the chaos of mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is at the heart of this podcast — every episode told through my own lens, with raw honesty and zero filter. This is a genuine and vulnerable account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future. Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!…

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DBT Skills: Opposite Action 44:05

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Send Me a Message! Opposite action is a powerful DBT skill that helps us override our automatic emotional responses by choosing behaviours that counter what we're feeling. This skill works by strengthening neural connections between our prefrontal cortex and amygdala, physically changing our brain to improve emotional regulation. • Identifying what emotion you're experiencing (anxiety, anger, sadness) • Understanding what your emotion is urging you to do (avoid, lash out, isolate) • Consciously choosing the opposite behaviour • Taking action despite emotional discomfort • Reflecting on the outcome and noticing positive effects • Using opposite action to manage impulsivity and emotional reactivity -- Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future. Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!…

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Send Me a Message! In this episode of The Dysregulated Podcast , I dive into the power of anger—not the destructive kind, but the controlled, purposeful anger that drives action and transformation. After years of feeling stuck in a career dead-end, trapped by the grip of anxiety, I have used an old trick to shift my mindset. The key? Getting angry! Angry enough to demand more for myself. I explore how channelling anger can override fear and hesitation, offering the strength to push past self-doubt and take bold steps forward. This episode is about finding the fire within, using it to break free from stagnation, and turning frustration into the fuel needed to pursue something greater—like finally using that hard-earned degree! If you’ve ever felt stuck or powerless, this episode will challenge you to rethink anger as a tool for growth and change. It’s time to stop simmering in frustration and start using it to fuel your next move. - Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future. Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!…

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Send Me a Message! In this episode of The Dysregulated Podcast , I take you through my end of year medication review with my psychiatrist. From continuing my taper off certain meds to saying goodbye to others completely, and a revamped approach to managing my ADHD, I share the challenges of finding a balance that works. Tune in as I reflect on the impact of these changes on my mental health, focus, and daily life, and what it all means moving forward! - Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future. Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!…

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Send Me a Message! In this episode of The Dysregulated Podcast , I dive into the must-dos to maintain positive mental health. Over the next two weeks, I’m committing to rediscovering and reinforcing the core habits and routines that keep me grounded, focused, and mentally clear. I'm talkin' the basics, but the basics that are so important. Although my fundamentals may seem trivial to some, for those with complex mental health disorders they can be a big challenge. Whether you’re looking for inspiration to reset your own mental clarity or curious about what it takes to truly "lock in" your fundamentals, this episode offers insights into struggling with the business of life, my personal reflections, and a dose of realness. Pure insight! Let’s explore how two weeks of intentional effort can spark positive change. Ready to take on the challenge with me? Let’s get started! And thank you for keeping me accountable! Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future. Support the show You can follow me on Instagram: @ elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!…

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